Review: Four – Bloc Party
The music of Bloc Party has changed from album to album as if the band were unhappy with their phenomenal first album, Silent Alarm (2005). Many of us were concerned…
Who Rules? The Love OR the Search?
Life is short. Too short. And yet we are inundated with a tsunami of music, most of which are poorly produced. Worse, the music, while performed by talented musicians, is…
Review: Anastasis – Dead Can Dance
Dead Can Dance has returned from a 16-year absence with a new album! I tend to be wary of bands or artists that come back from the past to make…
TAPSheet: Release Notes – 08/22/2012 (US Report)
Roadrunner Records will release new Stone Sour with the first of two-parter, House of Gold + Bones expected on October 23. Part 2 is slated for some time in 2013.…
In Memoriam: Scott McKenzie
Since I was ten, the song, “San Francisco” has been a constant companion, both in my mind and whatever way I found to physically replay it. Ask either of my…
Poll: Grand Funk Railroad – Which Album Is Best?
From Grand Funk Railroad’s first album, I’ve been a fan. After hearing “Time Machine” on FM radio, and the occasional playback of “T.N.U.C.”, and “Heartbreaker”, I was a solidly hooked…
Life Is A Rock But The Radio Rolled Me
I sure do miss Top40 radio. I’ve not really been too much a singles guy, but I do like hearing songs presented that way. Back in my youth, and my…
Review: Slow Dream – Loren Nerell
Loren Nerell’s love affair with ambient music and its endless diversities have its roots firmly fed by the music of Tangerine Dream, who themselves, have had immeasurable influence on many…
TAPSheet: Release Notes – 08/14/2012
Epic Records plan the release of Sticks and Stones from Cher Lloyd, scheduling a release date of October 2. This US Edition will add in a bonus track. Glass Note…
Days of Punk
I’m often engaged in lively debate about music. Over the last few days, someone I know wondered about my views on Punk music. Well, as we all know, that’s asking…
Review: The Complete Scepter Singles – B. J. Thomas
The music of B.J Thomas has been quite resilient over the decades since they were first recorded. The fact that Real Gone Music is releasing a collected set of Thomas…
TAPSheet: Release Notes – 08/08/2012 (US Report)
Island Records have Arc Of A Diver on the calendar for a 2CD Deluxe Edition reissue. This magnificent Steve Winwood classic is scheduled for October 9. Deutsch Grammophon plan to…