Talia’s Notes: Thoughts On The Passing Of Walter Becker (Steely Dan)
I was perusing Facebook posts this evening as I was taking in the news that Walter Becker of Steely Dan had passed away today. There was a post amid the…
40th Anniversary 3CD/DVD/LP Box For News Of The World (Queen)
In what may be one of Rock’s most “DUH…!!” moment, Queen’s beloved News Of The World will be treated to a richly curated Deluxe Edition of the 1977 classic. With…
New Bootsy Collins Album, World Wide Funk
If ever one needed a new album of Funk from masters of the craft, it’s probably now. During the ’70s, George Clinton’s brand of funk ruled the airwaves, not entirely,…
Metallica’s Master Of Puppets To Get Massive Attention
With the news that Metallica is remastering Masters of Puppets, their 1986 classic, and are packaging the set in several kinds of sets has made the community of fans delighted.…
Debut Album By Lawrence Rothman, The Book Of Law
Music today is a whole different beast. So some say. But not really. In fact, much of the music heard these days are derivative in a good way. We’re truly…
Long Anticipated New Beck Album, Colors, Arrive In October
Beck is long considered to be an indie favorite. With delightful songs and albums, Beck gave his fan base a suite of compositions that have set him aside. In 1993,…
New Peter Hammill Album, From The Trees
Van der Graaf Generator is a part of the pioneering group of bands that helped to define progressive rock as a genre. The long-style music and concepts of thought within…
New Morrissey Album, Low In High School
Morrissey forged a name not only for the band he fronted, The Smiths, but also for himself. His appearance as a strong frontman to a great musical band, filled with…
Ian Dury’s New Boots And Panties!! Get 4CD/1LP 40th Anniversary Edition
Back in 1977, when I bought my first copy of the Ian Dury debut, New Boots and Panties!!, never once did I figure to this extraordinary album to be remembered…
The Lost Tapes by Can To Get Re-Released
While the date for this upcoming re-released Can box is still a few months away, it’s still worth noting for fans to get prepared for what will (still) be a…
New Chris Hillman Album, Bidin’ My Time, Planned for September
Byrds fans are likely happy with the fact that a new album by Chris Hillman is just around the corner. And it’s bringing a few surprises along with it. Hillman…
Montrose Gets 2CD Deluxe Editions Of Montrose, Paper Money
On August 2, I posted this little bit about Hagar-era Montrose receiving remastered vinyl LP treatments. I had a hunch that CDs were just around the corner as well. Now,…