This Triple-Platinum Beatles Compilation Shouldn’t Disappear Into History
Originally released 45 years ago today, ‘Love Songs’ is perfect for those who prefer softer touches of the Beatles. Yet it’s never been reissued.
Articles by: Beverly Paterson
How ‘Nuggets: Original Artyfacts’ Ended Up Changing Rock Forever
Released 50 years ago this week, ‘Nuggets: Original Artyfacts’ seemed dated and raw, but that’s what turned it into such an influential compilation.
How Jimmy Page and the Yardbirds Went Out With a Bang on ‘Little Games’
Released 55 years ago this week, the Yardbirds’ ‘Little Games’ showed a whole lot of imagination – despite their looming fate.
Bob Burger – ‘The Domino Effect’ (2022)
After hearing this perfected piece of ear candy, you’ll wonder why Bob Burger isn’t a big star.
The Singles – ‘L.O.V.E. From the Santa Cruz Archives ’82-’85’ (2022)
The term “power pop” has been widely overused and misused, but the Singles can positively be deemed poster boys of the idiom.
Simon Love – ‘Love, Sex and Death etc’ (2022)
‘Love, Sex and Death etc’ portrays Simon Love in all his genius glory by putting smart and shrewd lyrics to insistently catchy musical incarnations.
Dave Cope and the Sass – ‘Julee’ (2022)
‘Julee’ captures Dave Cope and the Sass showing respect to their origins, while at the same time flashing their own special identity.
Carla Olson, “I Can See For Miles” (2022): One Track Mind
Covering a song so unique and classic like the Who’s smash hit “I Can See For Miles” can be rather risky, but Carla Olson pulls it off.
Emperor Penguin – ‘Sunday Carvery’ (2022)
‘Sunday Carvery’ finds Emperor Penguin bingeing on an assortment of musical condiments aimed to satisfy audiences with adventurous appetites.
Richard Turgeon, “I Never Loved You” (2022): One Track Mind
Crunching with Weezer-like chords, Richard Turgeon’s “I Never Loved You” is magnified by compact melodies, stable beats and flurries of airy harmonies.
