Black Francis – ‘Bluefinger’ (2007): Half Notes
Frank Black is dead, but long live Black Francis as ‘Bluefinger’ brings back a little more Pixies-derived attitude.
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Baby Brother – Strange Things (2011)
A great groovy mess, Baby Brother combines roots rock and punk in the most intriguing of ways. The result, Strange Things, lives up to its title, and that’s not a bad thing. You May Also Like: Mickey Stephens and the Poor Blue – Wasteground (2018) GospelbeacH – ‘Let It Burn’Read More
Foo Fighters – Wasting Light (2011)
Dave Grohl has, for the most part, put aside his throat-bleeding yell. Thank the gods. Oh, it’s still there, to be sure: “Bridge Burning” comes tearing out of the speakers at full bore, Grohl hollering away, but that gives way to singing pretty quick, and then he sticks with itRead More
Joe Jackson – Volume 4 (2003)
Warning: Listening to the Joe Jackson Band’s ‘Volume 4’ may give you a strong urge to dig out your skinny tie.
R.E.M. – ‘In Time: The Best of R.E.M. 1988–2003’ (2003)
The early Warner Bros.-focused ‘In Time: The Best of R.E.M. 1988–2003’ does a great job of exploring a period I refer to as the band’s Adult Years.