One Track Mind: “Weird Al” Yankovic, “Word Crimes” from Mandatory Fun (2014)
An anthem, whether you know the source material or not, for those who love words.
Articles by: Fred Phillips
Ted Nugent – Shut Up and Jam (2014)
This isn’t Ted Nugent’s strongest outing, but it’s a perfect example of what he does.
Judas Priest – ‘Redeemer of Souls’ (2014)
Judas Priest’s ‘Redeemer of Souls’ shows you don’t need new tricks if you can perform the old ones with the fire, passion and energy of 30 or so years ago.
One Track Mind: Shooter Jennings, “4th of July” from Put the O Back in Country (2005)
I still can’t figure out why this wasn’t a huge summer hit.
Fred Phillips’ Mid-Year Best of 2014 (Southern Rock and Country): Bob Wayne, Sturgill Simpson, Mat D, Jackson Taylor, Willie Nelson
Sturgill Simpson? The genuine article. Bob Wayne? Back with his best ever.
Quiet Riot – 10 (2014)
This is not how I want to remember a band that was so important in my life.
Arch Enemy – War Eternal (2014)
The addition of Alissa White-Gluz leads to one of Arch Enemy’s best overall efforts to date.
Fred Phillips’ Mid-Year Best of 2014 (Hard Rock and Metal): Anti-Mortem, Down, Lacuna Coil
10 early favorites, plus some great stuff to look forward to later this year.
Something Else! Interview: Ted Nugent on his new music, the great outdoors and the state of the union
Could we possibly see … Ted Nugent for president?
Body Count – Manslaughter (2014)
This long-awaited follow up is, in some ways, superior to their debut album.
