AC/DC – Rock or Bust (2014)
If AC/DC’s ‘Rock or Bust’ ends up being the final album in the history of classic rock, well, that’s probably OK.
Articles by: JC Mosquito
Power Pop Songs Other Than ‘Go All the Way’: Gimme Five
Big Star, the Romantics and the Knack make our list of power pop songs that deserve some of the attention that the Raspberries’ titanic hit usually gets.
JC Mosquito’s Top Reissues for 2014: Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan, CSNY, others
Top reissues of 2014 include a double shot of Led Zeppelin, more Bob Dylan and the Band than you could imagine, and some long-lost CSNY.
James Williamson – Re-Licked (2014)
With ‘Re-Licked,’ Stooges guitarist James Williamson restores his own rock ‘n’ roll ’73 Barracuda.
Rock is Dead! Songs by Todd Rundgren, the Knack, Elvis Costello, others: Gimme Five
To celebrate October, autumn and U2’s recent marketing fiasco, here’s a few songs about the death of everyone’s favorite bad penny, rock ‘n’ roll.
The Beatles’ “She Said She Said” vs. Chubby Checker’s “She Said”: Odd Couples
The latest edition of Odd Couples finds two ’60s icons squaring off. Call this one: That’s What She Said.
Odd Couples: The Beach Boys’ “Be True to Your School” vs. Alice Cooper’s “School’s Out”
With kids returning to class, it’s time to consider these two iconic songs.
Odd Couples: Elvis Presley’s Having Fun Onstage vs. Lou Reed’s Metal Machine Music
When mashed, these two albums can cause hearing loss, insanity and/or death.
Odd Couples: Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the U.S.A.” vs. Steve Earle’s “Copperhead Road”
Call this one the American Dream … and the American Detour.
Odd Couples: Lana Del Rey’s “Cruel World” vs. the Monkees’ “Porpoise Song”
Psychedelia vs. Art? This choice isn’t as easy as you might think.
