New Marissa Nadler Album, Strangers, Scheduled For May
If you haven’t heard Marissa Nadler, then that’s an oversight that should be remedied. Of course, her 4AD-styled music will not be for everyone, but for those that it IS…
New Paul Simon Album, Stranger To Stranger, Planned For June
Since 1965, when Paul Simon released his first solo album, we have been the beneficial recipients of his strong lyrics and musical prowess. That album showcased his “I Am A…
Review: Beneath The Serene – Mercury’s Antennae
Mercury’s Antennae is not only an intriguing name for a band, it also represents a band of intriguing possibilities. Mercury’s Antennae is made up of three members, all of whom…
Tales Of Mystery and Imagination From Alan Parsons Project Gets Huge 40th Anniversary Box
For fans of the Alan Parsons Project, this bit of recently announced news should be enough to complete your week. Tales Of Mystery and Imagination -Edgar Allan Poe was the…
Blues Magoos Mercury Singles 1966-1968 Arrives In May
Hinted at last year, we now have a date for the upcoming The Blues Magoos Mercury Singles 1966-1968 set that is expected from Sundazed Records. The expected date for both…
Uriah Heep’s Sweet Freedom Makes A Reappearance
On May 27, Sanctuary Records will reissue Sweet Freedom, the 1973 classic Uriah Heep album that provided the hit single, “Stealin'”. Sweet Freedom has already been blessed with remastering and…
New McCartney Collection Expected In June
It looks like Paul McCartney has decided that either his bank coffers aren’t full enough yet, or that we still don’t have the right selection of accumulated hits and deep…
Talia’s Notes: Thoughts On The Passing Of Andy “Thunderclap” Newman
There are so many of us out there who are now taking this moment to be eternally grateful to Pete Townshend for getting the band together and made the one…
Review: Dave Mason: The Columbia Years – The Definitive Anthology
After Dave Mason‘s sporadic tenure with Traffic, he gave fans of his voice and songwriting talents a reason to hang around with his solo works. Beginning with his first solo…
Two Peter Baumann Classics TO Get CD Reissues
A while back, we mentioned that two Peter Baumann classics, Romance ’76, and Trans Harmonic Nights were getting new remasters and being released as digital only downloads (read that here).…
Review: IV – Black Mountain
Classic is the term you’re going to get from me when I wax favorably over IV. As you may know (or not), IV is the new album from Black Mountain.…
Two Barclay James Harvest Titles Get Massive 2CD/1DVD Reissue
Esoteric is a UK-based reissue label that not only creates fine reissues, but goes above and beyond by delivering a more than definitive remembrance of a favorite band. And they…