WTF?! Wednesdays: Harry Partch, “Barstow” (1943)
You’ve gotta love a musical curmudgeon. Better still, a musical curmudgeon with a ton of great ideas. You May Also Like: No related posts.
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The Strypes – Snapshot (2013)
At first sight, these guys look like trendsetters, with Beatles-like costumes, mushroom-head hairstyles and, of course, the obligatory sunglasses. They also have prominent fans You May Also Like: Neal Francis – ‘In Plain Sight’ (2021)
Beth Hart, “Baddest Blues” from Where Blues Meets Rock Vol. 9 (2014): One Track Mind
Beth Hart has crafted a reputation for scalding, Joplin-esque barnburners — and you might be expecting “Baddest Blues” to follow suit. Think again. You May Also Like: No related posts.
Early Boost From Neil Young Came With Strings for Linda Ronstadt: ‘It Was Just Hell’
Linda Ronstadt gained some of her earliest national exposure working with Neil Young, singing backup on 1972’s “Heart of Gold.”
On Second Thought: Rosanne Cash – Interiors (1990)
A lot of people are good a composing year-end lists. Taking that a step further, a friend asked me and a group of acquaintances to list our favorite 10 CDs of all time You May Also Like: How Johnny Cash Challenged Convention Once Again on ‘American Recordings’ How Johnny Cash’sRead More
Gimme Five: Worst-ever Original Lineup Kiss Songs
Their recent Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction has a lot of fans romanticizing Kiss’ original lineup. It wasn’t all “Deuce” and “God of Thunder,” however. You May Also Like: No related posts.
Jeremy, Pete Best Band, Lemon Clocks – Sweet Relief: Love is Everywhere (2013)
Promoting a very worthy cause, Sweet Relief is series where all proceeds go to victims of natural disasters. You May Also Like: The Lemon Clocks – Songs From Another Time (2018) Jeremy Morris and the Lemon Clocks – ‘Open Minds’ (2019)
Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, “Nothing Man” (2002)
Various reports state that this song was written long before the 9/11 incident and was brought forward (and perhaps updated) for its release. You May Also Like: Reevaluating Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle’
Paula Cole, “Life Goes On” from ‘New Arrivals Vol. 5’ (2014): One Track Mind
Paula Cole’s quietly determined bonus track closes out a new benefit album for Hurricane Sandy Relief.
Country Artists That Metal Fans Should Know: Gimme Five
A couple of personal comments I’ve received over the last few days from my annual Country and Southern Rock List got me thinking a little about the best entry points for metal folks into the country world. You May Also Like: How Johnny Cash Challenged Convention Once Again on ‘AmericanRead More
