Articles by: JC Mosquito

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The Sleepwalkers – Lost My Mind In Stereo (2014)

As a quick frame of reference, Wisconsin band the Sleepwalkers could be filed under that general, umbrella-like category called power pop. That’s a pretty big category, which describes a lot of artists and songs You May Also Like: Paul Collins’ Beat – To Beat or Not to Beat (1983); LongRead More

My plane tickets are booked: Time for a return to the Paisley Underground

My plane tickets are booked: Time for a return to the Paisley Underground

Remembering the Paisley Underground. a scene that combined the classic 1960s sounds of garage rock, radio pop and psychedelic recording experiments.

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Micks and Johns and Ians, oh my!: The Rock ‘n’ Roll Name Game

OK, I don’t know what’s up with this, but it seems that at one time there were a lot of rock ‘n’ roll bands out there where different members had similar names. You May Also Like: Rock and Roll Music, by the Beatles, Stones, Oasis, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club: OddRead More

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Chris Wilson – It’s Flamin’ Groovy! (2014)

Making its U.S. debut in January 2014 is Chris Wilson’s new album called It’s Flamin’ Groovy! And it certainly is You May Also Like: Jimi Hendrix – ‘Songs For Groovy Children: The Fillmore East Concerts’ (2019) John Larson and the Silver Fields – ‘Glimpses’ (2019) Chicago – Chicago II (1970;Read More

Something Else! Throwdown: Led Zeppelin vs. the Beatles

Something Else! Throwdown: Led Zeppelin vs. the Beatles

When the New Year rolls around, it’s customary for reporters, columnists, reviewers and critics of all sorts to summarize the year that was by coming up with their annual Top Ten lists. You May Also Like: Why ‘Celebration Day’ Provided the Perfect Farewell for Led Zeppelin Why Led Zeppelin’s ‘HousesRead More

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The Velvet Underground – White Light/White Heat: Super Deluxe 45th Anniversary Edition (2013)

Those who consider themselves hardcore Velvet Underground fans can probably skip this review — because no matter what’s said, they’ll want this anyway. You May Also Like: How Velvet Underground Created the DIY Movement With ‘White Light / White Heat’ Olympics Tribute with Velvet Underground, Eric Clapton, Harry Nilsson +Read More

Boston – Life, Love and Hope (2013)

Boston – Life, Love and Hope (2013)

The incredible perfectionism that went into Boston’s self-titled debut album back in 1976 amazed the ears of the general rock and pop fan base as well as most music critics everywhere. You May Also Like: How Boston Said Goodbye to Brad Delp on ‘Life Love and Hope’ John Mellencamp’s Dark,Read More

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AC Angry – Black Denim (2013)

In early November, AC Angry will release their new CD Black Denim on the German label Dust On The Tracks Records. Though this is considered to be their debut album, they actually made two earlier releases You May Also Like: Black Sabbath – ‘Black Sabbath’ (1970): On Second Thought BeastRead More

Almost Hits: Harry Chapin, “Taxi” (1972) and “Sequel” (1980)

Almost Hits: Harry Chapin, “Taxi” (1972) and “Sequel” (1980)

Harry Chapin’s relatively short career as a singer/songwriter came to an end when he died in a car accident in 1981. He’s probably remembered by the general public mostly for his No. 1 single “Cat’s in the Cradle” You May Also Like: Flash [Featuring Yes Co-Founder Peter Banks] – ‘InRead More

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Shows I’ll Never Forget: Burton Cummings, August 10, 2013

Saskatoon Exhibition Grandstand: No doubt about it — we’re well into the 21st Century now, in our post-9/11 politically, socially and economically uncertain world. You May Also Like: Jeff Lynne’s ELO, August 15, 2018: Shows I’ll Never Forget ‘Wheatfield Empire: The Listener’s Guide to the Guess Who’ (2020): Books BruceRead More