Drive-By Truckers’ ‘Pizza Deliverance’ Provided an Early Showcase for Mike Cooley
Storytelling remains the Drive-By Truckers’ most awe-inspiring gift – and, 20 years ago today, Patterson Hood began to share those duties.
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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.
My Morning Jacket’s ‘Acoustic Citsuoca’ Became a Vocal Showcase for Jim James
My Morning Jacket’s ‘Acoustic Citsuoca’ arrived on this date 15 years ago with a certain mystique that goes beyond its six riveting unplugged songs.
Marillion’s ‘Marbles’ Completed a Remarkable Steve Hogarth-Era Transformation
Marillion’s ‘Marbles’ arrived 15 years ago today as this odd beast: a modern-rock concept album with few of the pretensions associated with concept albums.
Patti Smith Rocked a Different Way on the Very Adult ‘Trampin”
Could Patti Smith meld thoughts on family with her patented brand of punk-poet attitude? We found out 25 years ago today.
Playing the Long Game With Journey, Jethro Tull + Paul Rodgers: Shadows in Stereo
Albums by Paul Rodgers, Jethro Tull and Journey have become unjustly forgotten in the collective memory.
Joe Satriani’s ‘Is There Love In Space?’ Showcased His Best (and Worst) Impulses
What Joe Satriani does best is sing – on the guitar. ‘Is There Love In Space?’ arrived 15 years ago today as more proof.
Peter Himmelman’s Long-Form Triumph ‘Skin’ Continues to Mystify – In a Good Way
Peter Himmelman released a concept album 25 years ago today, and I’m still not sure I understand what happens. I hope I never will.
Motley Crue, ‘The Dirt’ (2019): Movies
‘The Dirt’ is a fun romp through one of rock’s most decadent decades – and in the end, I suppose that’s appropriate for a film about Motley Crue.
Oz Noy – ‘Booga Looga Loo’ (2019)
Underrated guitar god Oz Noy celebrates the boogaloo style of Latin rhythms applied to soul, jazz and rock ‘n’ roll during the ’60s with ‘Booga Looga Loo.’
