Garage Sale Vinyl: Sonny & Cher
This week, Christopher Long breaks the bank — doling out a full five bucks for a crackly, classic Sonny & Cher LP down at his local flea market.
This week, Christopher Long breaks the bank — doling out a full five bucks for a crackly, classic Sonny & Cher LP down at his local flea market.
Hot Tears (EP) (Innovative Leisure). Review by Phil Bailey.
The Phage EP (Burger Records). Review by Jen Cray.
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.
Foster the People caught a lucky break with their first single, but prove to be more than just the flavor of the month at a recent Orlando show that made a believer out of Jen Cray.
A lively biography of the founders of Punk Rock.
If you think Lawrence of Arabia has too much sand, then you might think this documentary has too much Brian Wilson. Rein in the impulse to fast forward and learn a bunch about the most cerebral Beach Boy.
Lucidity (Sensory). Review by Carl F Gauze.
Let It Sway (Polyvinyl Record Co.). Review by Jeff Schweers.
Acolytes David Bowie and Jarvis Cocker may have a vested interest in maintaining the Walker mythos, but No Regrets is under no such obligation.
After 30 years in the music industry, producer, songwriter and musician Larry Dvoskin has released a set of his own music. Gail Worley finds out why it took so long.
Dolly (Sony Legacy). Review by Matthew Moyer.
Outside Love (Jagjaguwar). Review by Matthew Moyer.
Scottish rockers Glasvegas rode into New York City on a wave of hype for two sold-out shows. With only one proper album to flaunt, the band nevertheless proved to Kiran Aditham that they can bring arena-sized sound to a mid-sized theater.
How do you dethrone the “King of Pop”? Let the current king disappear to Bahrain and get sued for $7 million by an Arab sheik; take your kaleidoscopic and playful songs to California’s Westlake Studios where Michael Jackson recorded Thriller; or simply be a boy named Pop. Pop Levi goes 2 of 3 and emerges with Never Never Love, an album shot through with the ghosts of Prince, MJ, and R. Kelly. S D Green and the musical shape-shifter talk the process of Pop.
Susan’s in the Sky EP (Matinee). Review by Aaron Shaul.
Land of 1000 Dances (Collector’s Choice Music). Review by Carl F Gauze.
The Odd Church (Hybris). Review by Aaron Shaul.
Drama (Hybris). Review by Aaron Shaul.
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.