J. Geils Band – ‘Blow Your Face Out’ (1976): Forgotten Series
You owe it to yourself to check out ‘Blow Your Face Out,’ released 50 years ago today, when the J. Geils Band was truly at the top of their game.
You owe it to yourself to check out ‘Blow Your Face Out,’ released 50 years ago today, when the J. Geils Band was truly at the top of their game.

In the run up to the J. Geils Band’s early-1980s-era hitmaking period, they still possessed the bluesy party-band grit of their earliest days.

What with the rumors flying earlier this week about the health of AC/DC’s Malcolm Young, I was pretty sure I’d be writing an obit/appreciation piece by now. This is a little freaky because just prior to hearing the AC/DC news, I’d been making my way through one of those onlineRead More

The J. Geils Band isn’t stuck in any freeze frame, despite an ongoing dispute with a former namesake member. In fact, the legendary party band will return to their home state this weekend for an appearance at Boston’s House of Blues. You May Also Like: No related posts.

The ugly lawsuit between John “J” Geils and four members of the remaining group that bears his name had us thinking about happier times, specifically a standout jazz recording that Geils issued a few years ago. You May Also Like: Aviation Blondes – ‘Edge of Forever’ (2009): Forgotten Series