Tommy Tutone – Tommy Tutone 2 (1981): On Second Thought
There’s no denying that Tommy Tutone’s “867-5309/Jenny” is the strongest track here, but ‘Tommy Tutone 2’ had more than that that going for it.
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Todd Rundgren jumpstarted the New Cars’ surprisingly fun It’s Alive
The New Cars, who released their lone album on June 6, 2006, made a canny choice in replacing Ric Ocasek with the multi-talented Todd Rundgren.
The Police, Talking Heads, the Velvet Underground, Television, the Stooges, MC5, Blondie – CBGB (2013)
The irony, of course, was that Hilly Kristal originally wanted to open a roots-rocking Bowery bar — thus, the name: CBGB, which stood for “country, bluegrass and blues.” Lucky for us, that’s not how it turned out. You May Also Like: The Police – ‘Everyone Stares: The Police Inside Out’Read More
Almost Hits: The Cars, “Since You’re Gone” (1981)
This is, even more so than the title track hit from 1981’s Shake It Up, the exact midpoint between the harder-edged new wave of the Cars’ classic 1978 debut and the sleek MTV smash Heartbeat City still to come. You May Also Like: China Crisis, “Tragedy & Mystery” from WorkingRead More
In Defense of 1982’s ‘A Flock of Seagulls’: Time to Get Over the Singer’s Haircut
Let’s return to ‘A Flock of Seagulls,’ the self-titled debut album by Liverpool’s other Fab Four.
Donnie Iris, “Ah! Leah!” (1981): Almost Hits
Unfortunately, Donnie Iris’ “Ah! Leah!” will likely be entered into the historical record as “peaked at 29 – forgotten by many.”
Research Turtles – Mankiller, Part 2 of 2 (EP) (2012)
Brit-styled power pop has been making undiluted rock bouncy and fun since the Beatles and “Can’t Buy Me Love” took the world by storm in 1963. New wave bands that emerged at the end of the 70s such as Squeeze The Cars, The Romantics and The Knack reminded us ofRead More
Books: Frontman: Surviving The Rock Star Myth, by Richard Barone (2007)
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbzYn48qJxU&w=500&h=305] Frontman is a first-time book from the Bongos’ leader and (well, what else?) frontman Richard Barone, part rock star guide, part autobiography — and a completely entertaining and fascinating read. You May Also Like: Grip Weeds, Richard Barone, Anderson Council + Others – ‘Jem Records Celebrates John Lennon’Read More
John Frusciante – Letur-Lefr (2012)
If you think the name of erstwhile guitar god John Frusciante’s forthcoming EP is weird, check this out: It precedes a full-length project called PBX Funicular Intaglio Zone. You May Also Like: When John Frusciante Returned to Solo Work on ‘Shadows Collide With People’ Mostly Other People Do The KillingRead More