The glass bottom boat of the cultural press
Bob’s been looking for a replacement copy of the rare John Cale release Sabotage/Live (1979, Spy Records) since 1991. He still hasn’t found a copy at a reasonable price, but a random YouTube video allowed him to listen and reminisce.
Art Dealers (Missing Piece). Review by Joe Frietze.
Some Kinda Love: Performing the Music of the Velvet Underground (Bar None Records). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
This week, Christopher Long travels with the GF to a used record joint down in Vero Beach, Florida, and discovers a TRUE gem in a Dollar Box: a MINT-condition vinyl copy of The Rose, the platinum-selling 1979 movie soundtrack album from Bette Midler.
King Orange. Review by Stacey Zering.
Cancel The Sun (Thirty Tigers). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Peter Laughner (Smog Veil Records). Review by James Mann.
Jam-band blues-rockers The Magpie Salute brought their unique sound to Central Florida, and Michelle Wilson got a healthy double-dose of one of her favorite bands.
Tales From the Megaplex (Saustex). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Brawls In The Briar (Super Secret Records). Review by James Mann.
The great Ronno - Mick Ronson - shines in this loving look at the glam-rock pioneer.
Alone. Review by Bob Pomeroy.
The Entertainers (Third Man Records). Review by Jen Cray.
b’lieve i’m goin down (Matador). Review by Jen Cray.
Lou Reed, RIP.
Day of the Dog (Bar None Records). Review by James Mann.
A Jewish kid from Brooklyn becomes the king of the blues in the classic Brill Building.
Synthetica (MMI/Mom + Pop). Review by Eli Didier.
Angles (RCA/Rough Trade). Review by Jen Cray.
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.