The glass bottom boat of the cultural press
Following his recent unexpected concert experience, Christopher Long digs out his much-loved All ‘n All LP — the 1977 classic from Earth, Wind & Fire — a slightly abused copy he procured a while back from his GF in a savvy trade-out.
Original Samba Soul 1971-1979 (Strut). Review by Matthew Moyer.
We Started Nothing (Columbia Records). Review by Andrew Coulon.
Colonel Claypool’s Bucket of Bernie Brains at Great American Music Hall in San Francisco, CA on September 16, 2002. Concert review by Sir Millard Mulch.
Funk On Fire: The Mercury Anthology (Mercury). Review by Bill Campbell.
In The Raw (Soul Fire). Review by Bill Campbell.
Live And Funky (Instinct). Review by Bill Campbell.
Bring the Funk On Down (Instinct). Review by Bill Campbell.
Überjam (Verve). Review by James Mann.
Ron Fountenberry’s eclectic, hooky pop music more than lives up to his ostentatious-sounding alias. Julio Diaz talks stage names, fashion, and music biz politics with The Incredible Moses Leroy.
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.
J-Horror classic Dark Water (2002) makes the skin crawl with an unease that lasts long after the film is over. Phil Bailey reviews the new Arrow Video release.