Reviews
The Clash: Joe and Paul and the Aluminum Theatre
Back in 1984 a new version of The Clash (without Mick Jones or Topper Headon, who were replaced by three new members) was touring the […]
1983: Spear and Echo
Apropos of nothing, I somehow remember my favorite single and album from 1983. And since it’s the 30th anniversary of the end of 1983…I guess that’s […]
Diggin’ The New: 4Q13
Here’s a little round up of things I’m enjoying right now, all from artists and/or websites previously mentioned on this site. In the spirit of […]
Films Are Music Too: Muscle Shoals
This is a wonderful documentary about Muscle Shoals, Alabama; more specifically, the magical “Muscle Shoals sound” that has been such a great influence on popular […]
Fashion Statement: Badges By Any Other Name
The other day I was looking through some boxes in search of my magic beans when I ran across a few of my old pins. […]
Kinetic Ideals: This Face In Front Of Me
This “new” music from Kinetic Ideals is like hearing from a long-lost friend. “This Face” is actually a recent release (September 2013) of 30-year-old music. […]
The Clash: Rat Patrol from Fort Bragg
Did you know “Combat Rock” was originally intended to be a double LP called “Rat Patrol from Fort Bragg?” Many of my fellow Clash fanatics […]
Books Are Music Too: Giving Up The Ghost
I recently spotted “Giving Up the Ghost” by Eric Nuzum and on a whim I picked it up. I knew nothing about it so I’m […]
Bernie Worrell: How I Bought Bernie a Van
OK, I guess I need to admit up front it wasn’t just me. I recently became aware that Bernie Worrell had a Kickstarter campaign going. I’ve been […]