Last Splash From The Breeders Celebrate 20 Years With Deluxe LP Edition Of LSXX
Quite simply, The Breeders were formed by Kim Deal (Pixies), and Tanya Donelly (Throwing Muses), as a side project to their respective bands’ down-time or disinterest in already written songs.…
TAPSheet (UK Report): New Sparks Box Set In September
On August 14, our much loved friends over at The Second Disc (both Mike AND Joe), dropped (for me, at least), a very cool announcement about the impending release of…
TAPSheet: New ‘Old’ Live Album Featuring Quicksilver Messenger Service From 1970
After the release of the third album by Quicksilver Messenger Service, Shady Grove, the band relentlessly toured to promote the album. They would have anyway as touring was a way…
TAPSheet: New Joshua Bell Album Will Celebrate The Holidays
There is something about the sound of a violin that pulls directly from the soul. For me, it is the same type of feeling when I hear a well-played saxophone.…
The 1971 Debut From America – SACD From Audio Fidelity.
I’ll make this short and sweet. Our slick detective, Stephen Talia, has discovered that Steve Hoffman will begin to master the excellent 1971 debut from America. Any one that remembers…
Who Is The Greatest Rock Star Persona?
It’s been a while since we stirred up the hornet’s nest with a question. And honestly, I don’t even remember if we did this one before. If I did, perhaps…
TAPSheet: The Mission To Release New Album, The Brightest Light
There is quite a history surrounding the origination of The Mission, or, as they were known in the States, The Mission UK. Previously working with the UK-based The Sisters Of…
Talia’s Overflow Notes – 08/09/2013
Matt reported a ton of news with his latest post. I will do the same. Humble Pie – I have to put this one first as I am completely over…
TAPSheet: Release Notes – 08/08/2013 (US Report)
Once there was a single Blue Öyster Cult – Original Album Classics series set on the calendar, but now there are two. On August 27, there will be Original Album…
In Memoriam: George Duke
George Duke was a powerhouse of a keyboardist. Traditionally, he was accustomed to the Jazz style he loved so well. But like Sonny Rollins, George Duke, at times, stepped outside…
TAPSheet: Tears For Fears, Rush, Nils Lofgren (US, UK)
There are a few items that have surfaced that should be brought to your immediate attention. Since they, for the most part, have been written up by sites far more…
Review: Nilsson – The RCA Albums Collection
Harry Nilsson was an enigma that was loved by many, understood by few. With a collection of albums to his name that run the gamut from clearly accessible to a…