Pearl Harbor and the Explosions – ‘Pearl Harbor and the Explosions’ (1979; 2019 reissue)
A reissue of Pearl Harbor and the Explosions’ delightful New Wave debut is more than welcome and long overdue.
A reissue of Pearl Harbor and the Explosions’ delightful New Wave debut is more than welcome and long overdue.
Kim Cypher tells us she wanted to blend “inspired original music” with cover songs “arranged with a quirky, jazzy twist.” Mission accomplished.
Sadly, “Reruns” is another reminder of where Chicago was heading in their not-too-distant future.
An homage to Vertical Horizon frontman Matt Scannell’s influences and favorite artists, ‘The Lost Mile’ also features a seemingly unlikely collaboration.
The Bangles join with their spiritual siblings in the Three O’Clock, the Dream Syndicate and Rain Parade to release a unique project.
Recorded in a period when Toto were in between lead vocalists, “Modern Eyes” finds the band totally chilled out.
Ben Folds treated us to a much-needed “de-master” of ‘Way to Normal,’ 10 years ago this week.
Things actually got darker, but “Street Player” gave the ill-fated ‘Chicago 13’ a great lead-off track.
Bands with animal-based names square off for this edition of Odd Couples, including T. Rex, the Monkees, Tame Impala, Whitesnake, Toto and others.
The Embrooks’ highly anticipated ‘We Who Are’ represents a welcome, positive and long-overdue comeback.