The Maharajas have released many consistent albums that do not disappoint, and ‘In Pure Spite’ is another one to add to your collection.

Pete Molinari’s second album found him going electric, with spectacular results. This felt more like a debut album than his all-acoustic low-fi Walking Off The Map. You May Also Like: On the Joy, and the Pain, of Pete Townshend’s ‘Empty Glass’ The Embrooks, “Nightmare” / “Helen” (2016): One Track MindRead More

[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

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5_666sEAP4&w=500&h=305] A choice, not-so-obvious all-covers album from Philadelphia’s Mondo Topless, starting with a pretty rockin’ version of The Twilighters’ “Nothing Can Bring Me Down.” Elsewhere, an eclectic bunch of garage and rock bands are represented You May Also Like: The La De Da’s, Blue Stars and others – HowRead More

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPhi3t5BSVw&w=500&h=305] This album has to be Spencer Davis’ most varied yet: He’s basically talking about his career and/or his life in general, before and after fame hit. You May Also Like: Spencer Davis Group – Taking Out Time: Complete Recordings 1967-1969 (2016) Spencer Davis Group – ‘Gluggo’ (1973): ForgottenRead More

Worried about being running aground in some tropic locale this Christmas season? Something Else! has you covered, with a new list of Yuletide favorites criss-crossing the usual stylistic landscape. You May Also Like: Long Songs by Led Zeppelin, the Temptations, Yes, Iron Butterfly + Others: Odd Couples Jeff Coffey, onRead More

On this particular island, there will be sun and sand – but nary an original artist.

As Greg Lake continues his celebrated one-man “Songs of a Lifetime” tour through the UK and Italy, I returned to this 2-DVD career retrospective from Image Entertainment/Warner Music Vision. You May Also Like: Greg Lake (1947-2016): How His Childhood Song ‘Lucky Man’ Got That Crazy Moog Solo Todd Rundgren, BillyRead More

In a pitched battle for Canuck supremacy, Neil Young edged out Rush by just one mention, as we imagined what being stranded on an island just off the coast of Canada might be like. You May Also Like: How the Holocaust Shaped One of Rock’s Signature Bands Canadian Brass –Read More

This is a collection of three American radio plays called “The Pit And The Pendulum,” “Fugue In C Minor” and “Present Tense” from 1944 and 1957, as broadcast on CBS’ Suspense program. You May Also Like: Spencer Davis Group – Taking Out Time: Complete Recordings 1967-1969 (2016) Deejays – ComingRead More