TAP Treasures: Dialogue Pt 1 & 2 – Chicago
Every once in a while, I hit on a song that spoke to the generation it was recorded for, but, as it stands, is just as timely today as it…
Release Piece – Lux – Brian Eno
Brian Eno is the man! With a varied history of musical works and affiliations, Eno’s resume is as impressive as any in the business. Yes, he may raise an eyebrow…
In Memoriam: Andy Williams
Since I was a young child, the voice of Andy Williams spilled out of every available speaker from somewhere. Whether it was from the radio, from an LP, or, from…
Review: Behind The Mask – Red Sand
Red Sand is one of (unfortunately) many “best kept secrets” in the Canadian Music scene. When it comes to Progressive Rock, most of the newer bands are from the province…
Review: Pete Remembers Woody/A More Perfect Union – Pete Seeger/Pete Seeger and Lorre Wyatt
A thousand years ago, Pete Seeger gave a concert at my upstate NY college. Through some creative excuse-making, I was fortunate enough to cut class early enough to get a…
TAPSheet: Release Notes – 09/25/2012 (US Report)
Hip-O Select will release the Expanded Edition of Trouble Man, the perfect 1972 soundtrack to the film as done up by the master, Marvin Gaye. It is on the calendar…
Why Did I Not Pay More Attention: Greenslade
When I was younger (I’m 55), I listened to a lot of music. As much as I could get my hands on. As much as radio would gift me with.…
Thanks To TAP Readers
MusicTAP enjoyed a lively conversation with readers including a new The Doctor Is In article (Adam Jahnke) after the post of Musically Soothing The Aging Soul. Musically Soothing The Aging…
Review: English Electric Part One – Big Big Train
Big Big Train is every Prog fans’ dream: Genesis and Marillion influences wrapped up in modern packaging with wonderful lyrics and a full battery of instruments. I could stop the…
Adam Jahnke’s The Doctor Is In: What Music Means To You
Matt Rowe, my friend, advisor and sole proprietor and occasional host to my ramblings here on MusicTAP, has spoken often and eloquently about the dearth of quality new music here…
Musically Soothing The Aging Soul
Forgive me if I have approached this topic before (and I know that I have in a round about way), but I’m curious as to how much current stuff even…
The Gift From The Jam Gets 4-Disc 30th Anniversary Super Deluxe Treatment
On November 19, the UK will release a 30th Anniversary four-disc Super Deluxe Edition of The Jam’s classic The Gift (1982). (Thirty bloody years??!!) The Jam’s last album, which featured…