The Go-Go’s Celebrate 40 Years With Limited Edition Pink LP For Beauty And The Beat
The Go-Go’s entered the charts back in 1981, an all-girl California band surfing the growing New Wave genre. (Sorry.) Their entry was Beauty And The Beat, issued on notable New…
Album Review: Styx, “Crash Of The Crown”
A decent album held back by a thread of overcompensation.
Slade Classic, Slayed? Gets Color Vinyl Reissue
In the early ’70s, Slade built a nice fanbase, mostly in the UK where they were almost always top of the pop. Their songs were excellent power pop classics, many…
Al Stewart Celebrates Time Passages With 3CD/DVD Box Remastered
After the release and immense success of Year Of The Cat, Al Stewart became hot property. Year Of The Cat sold over 1 million units in the US, and went…
Cots To Release New Album, Disturbing Body
If you’re familiar with the punk band, Cupcake Ductape, and the after affairs of Esther Grey, and now Cots, you are aware of the music of Steph Yates. Her contributions…
Courtney Barnett Back With Third Album, Things Take Time, Take Time
Australian singer/songwriter Courtney Barnett found an audience ready to enjoy her style of music with the release of her first album, Sometimes I Sit And Think And Sometimes I Just…
The Metallica Blacklist Album Planned
With all the attention that Metallica is generating with their upcoming Black Album reissue (here), it simply makes sense to ride those PR coattails for maximum voyage. Planned for supplemental…
Yes to Return With New Studio Album, “The Quest”
Yes will release their new studio album The Quest on the October 1 via InsideOutMusic/Sony Music
Remembering The Sundays and Missing Harriet Wheeler
While we’re waiting for the 4th to dissipate and bring us fresh news, I’d like to take this bit of time to talk about the immensely talented Harriet Wheeler, who…
CD Review: Jethro Tull, “A – A La Mode 40th Anniversary Edition”
A solid record that may sound "of its time," but sounds like its best rendition of it.
Marillion Celebrate Fugazi With 3CD/BD and 4LP Box Sets
Marillion has been a well-received band over the years since their release of Script For A Jester’s Tear. Described as progressive – “neo-progressive” even – Marillion has issued a welcomed…
ELP Celebrate Live Career With 7CD and 10LP Box Sets, Out Of This World: Live (1970-1997)
For a period of 10 years, Emerson, Lake & Palmer ruled the airwaves, sales markets, attendance for stage productions, and fan support. Even a brief hiatus failed to dampen interest.…