If You Like the Ramones …, by Peter Aaron (2013): Books
The ‘If You Like…’ series sports a stellar reputation, and this enlightening book on the Ramones continues their tradition of excellence.
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‘Somehow the timing feels good’: Queen’s Brian May on first U.S. rehearsal with Adam Lambert
Queen has begun preparing for its Las Vegas show later this week with Adam Lambert, with Brian May calling yesterday’s initial rehearsal “excellent.” You May Also Like: No related posts.
Almost Hits: Love, “My Little Red Book” (1966)
Authored by Hal David and Burt Bacharach, “My Little Red Book” was a staple of just about every garage rock band’s diet during the ’60s. Manfred Mann’s jazz styled version of the song — which appeared in the movie, “What’s New Pussycat” and on their My Little Red Book OfRead More
Elvis Costello and the Roots – Wise Up Ghost and Other Songs (2013)
Wise Up Ghost and Other Songs, the new collaboration between Elvis Costello and the Roots, is the 30th studio album in Costello’s long, unrelenting, and continually reinvented career. You May Also Like: Elvis Costello’s ‘The Delivery Man’ Once Again Resisted the Urge to Look Back
Christian Kjellvander – The Pitcher (2013)
In the beginning, Christian Kjellvander obtained success with the Loosegoats, a band whose righteous roots rock offerings still make many a fan and critics top ten list You May Also Like: Christian Marien Quartett – ‘How Long Is Now’ (2024) Christian Scott Confirmed His Vision for Jazz With ‘Live atRead More
Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, “Straight Time” (1995)
In a dark song that would not have been out of place on Nebraska, our protagonist is finding life difficult in his post-prison years. You May Also Like: Reevaluating Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle’
Carcass – Surgical Steel (2013)
Surgical Steel, the first record since 1996 from reunited English death metal legends Carcass, is probably one of the most anticipated of the year for many metal fans. I can’t really say that I was among them. You May Also Like: Soilwork – ‘Verkligheten’ (2019)
Steely Dan Sunday, “The Last Mall” (2003)
The re-kindling of one of rock’s greatest songwriting partnerships bore fruit with Two Against Nature in 2000 and by sheer inertia, brought forth a follow-up with Everything Must Go You May Also Like: Walter Becker, “Three Sisters Shakin’” (circa 1992): Steely Dan Sunday Steely Dan, “Carey” (circa 2001): Steely DanRead More
‘People need a villain and he got chosen’: David Marks staunchly defends the Beach Boys’ Mike Love
David Marks found himself on the outside looking in when Mike Love continued with a scaled-down version of the Beach Boys after their 50th anniversary tour. You May Also Like: No related posts.
Tommy Keene – Excitement at Your Feet (2013)
When Tommy Keene decided to make good on the promise of covers like Alex Chilton’s “Hey Little Child” or (more recently) Slim Dunlap’s “Nowheres Near,” he explore deeply into what must be an expansive record collection. You May Also Like: No related posts.
