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Sonic Mojo (Foghat Records). Review by Christopher Long.
Sonic Mojo (Foghat Records). Review by Christopher Long.
8 Days On The Road (Foghat Records / Select-O-Hits). Review by Christopher Long.
Music reviews covering the critical years of rock and roll from 1967 to 1973 by critic and band manager Michael Oberman.
Mad Lad A Live Tribute to Chuck Berry (BMG). Review by Joe Frietze.
Learn what piece of vinyl various pop stars first purchased in their youth.
A pot boiling rock and roll movie. But ignore the plot; this ROCKS with classic performances from Chuck Berry to Richie Valens.
The Rolling Stones demolish the Marquee, 1971.
The legendary punk guitarist and songwriter gets profiled in Looking For Johnny.
The Blues Came Callin’ (Provogue/Mascot Label Group). Review by Michelle Wilson.
Charging faster than an angry Great White Buffalo, the Motor City Madman, Ted Nugent, unleashed a rock and roll love fest of Gonzo proportions in Orlando, nearly steamrolling Christopher Long.
Move It On Over (Rounder Records). Review by Carl F Gauze.
Die-hard fans, May Terry among them, mind-moshed and recalled their early days of musical aggression at Irving Plaza, thanks to legendary punk rockers, X.
Dick’s Picks 32, 33, 34 (Grateful Dead Productions). Review by James Mann.
As this 1978 Dallas concert shows, when the Rolling Stones are good, they are very, very good. James Mann says turn it up!
Live at Montreux 1980 (Eagle Records). Review by James Mann.
The Morlocks Play Chess (Popantipop). Review by Sean Slone.
The Rolling Stones tour of America in 1969, and its disastrous climax at Altamont, forever changed rock and roll – and America. Ethan Russell was there, camera in hand. Forty years later he spills. James Mann says it’s only rock and roll… but he likes it.
M. Ward suspends time and lifts Chicago, and Chris Catania , up in the warm embrace of his timeless music.
The guitar is the iconic symbol of rock music’s sex, rebellion, and power. Pink Floyd: The Black Strat is a new book about one of Dave Gilmour’s primary instruments – his black Stratocaster. S D Green explores whether the book conjures any of the instrument’s magic by uncovering its underpinnings.
Today’s Smmoth Jazz Roundup is a collection of short reviews of easy-to-listen-to jazz.
In Perfect Harmony: The Lost Album (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
The Mighty Warriors: Live in Antwerp (Elemental Music). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
40 years on, Michael Gira and Swans continue to bring a ritualistic experience that needs to be heard in order to be believed. Featured photo by Reese Cann.
The biggest astronomical event of the decade coincides with a long overdue trip to Austin, Texas.
Sofia and Louise have just graduated nursing school. They have no idea what they’ve signed up for.
At the Showcase: Live in Chicago 1976/1977 (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Atlantis Lullaby: The Concert in Avignon (Elemental Music). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Hamilton, Ontario rap artist Cadence Weapon drops Rollercoaster (MNRK Music) today.
Shall I compare thee to an “Old Bronco”? Sure, if thou art The Bacon Brothers.