Articles by: JC Mosquito

MC5 – ‘High Time’ (1971): Shadows in Stereo

MC5 – ‘High Time’ (1971): Shadows in Stereo

Why is there no fanfare for the 50th anniversary of MC5’s ‘High Time’? As seems to be typical these days, I have no answer.

The Who – ‘Who’s Next’ (1971): More Perfect Playlists

The Who – ‘Who’s Next’ (1971): More Perfect Playlists

The Who released ‘Who’s Next’ 50 years ago this week, instead of ‘Lifehouse.’ Let’s see if we can reconstruct that ever-elusive rock opera.

AC/DC, Tom Petty, Neil Young + Others: Shadows in Stereo (Lockdown Edition)

AC/DC, Tom Petty, Neil Young + Others: Shadows in Stereo (Lockdown Edition)

Does rock ‘n’ roll have any significance in today’s pop culture? Let’s dig into new albums by AC/DC, Tom Petty, Neil Young and others to find out.

Election Special with Pink Floyd, Ramones, CSNY, the Who + Others: Odd Couples

Election Special with Pink Floyd, Ramones, CSNY, the Who + Others: Odd Couples

I’m not one to be highly critical of a person’s political beliefs. But if I’m being honest, I have been known to judge a person on their music collection.

The Curious Case of the Pretty Things: Shadows in Stereo

The Curious Case of the Pretty Things: Shadows in Stereo

The Pretty Things were right there at the beginning of the British Invasion but just never made it particularly big – not on this side of the pond anyway.

Blue Oyster Cult – ‘The Symbol Remains’ (2020)

Blue Oyster Cult – ‘The Symbol Remains’ (2020)

Blue Oyster Cult’s ‘The Symbol Remains’ ought to give old rock fans a bit of relief from the new normal, whatever that is.

Steppenwolf – ‘Monster’ (1969): On Second Thought

Steppenwolf – ‘Monster’ (1969): On Second Thought

Returning to a moment when Steppenwolf tried to reconcile the shortcomings of specific aspects of American history with the spirit of American optimism.

JUNO Fever (or Not): The Modern World Meets the Boogie Woogie Flu

JUNO Fever (or Not): The Modern World Meets the Boogie Woogie Flu

A few music-related thoughts as we self isolate, elbow bump and search desperately for bathroom tissue during the coronavirus pandemic.

Bad Company – ‘Desolation Angels’ (1979; 2020 reissue)

Bad Company – ‘Desolation Angels’ (1979; 2020 reissue)

There was still a market for the kind of solid playing and production being made by Bad Company, even amid the rise of punk and new wave.

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David Bowie: A (Belated) Appreciation

I think I finally understood David Bowie sometime around Christmas 2019.