Print Reviews

Home Time Book 2: “Beyond the Weaving”
- Print Reviews
- May 20, 2021
A charming graphic novel from an Australian Campbell Whyte.
The Grot – The Story of the Swamp City Grifters
- Print Reviews
- April 19, 2021
Muck and mud stand in the way of frontier town profits in the medicinal Yoghurt market.
Under-Earth
- Print Reviews
- March 16, 2021
A graphic novel about a dystopian prison society obsessed with sewage and fighting.
The Book Tour
- Print Reviews
- January 27, 2021
A low-energy author heads out on a book tour that becomes more and more nightmarish as his life falls apart.
Fast Forward, Play, and Rewind
- Print Reviews
- January 18, 2021
Music reviews covering the critical years of rock and roll from 1967 to 1973 by critic and band manager Michael Oberman.
A Shot of Poison (10th Anniversary Edition)
- Print Reviews
- December 17, 2020
Nostalgia is a powerful force, and Christopher Long’s account of hair metal icons Poison and their 2006 tour puts Ian Koss in a reflective mood.
Patch & Tweak with Moog
- Print Reviews
- December 4, 2020
The sounds of Moog synthesizers have been the future of music for a good part of our past now. Julius C. Lacking takes a look at this comprehensive guide.

I’m Gonna Say It Now: The Writings of Phil Ochs
- Print Reviews
- November 30, 2020
The brilliance of Phil Ochs shines in this collection of his writings.
Time Between
- Print Reviews
- November 17, 2020
The man who started it all, Chris Hillman recounts his time as a Byrd, a Burrito Brother and more in this fascinating memoir.
Rock and Roll Terrorist Activity Book
- Print Reviews
- November 10, 2020
Here’s your chance to color inside the lines while reading the story of an artist who never stayed inside the lines, G.G. Allin.
The Five Books of (Robert) Moses
- Print Reviews
- October 7, 2020
In this retro-futuristic drama, New York City is recreated in the Nevada desert on a massive scale after a terrorist attack. Things are in a bad state, but will they ever get better? After 1500 pages, the answer is: Not really.
Addis Ababa Noir
- Print Reviews
- September 21, 2020
Akashic Books Noir series stops in Addis Ababa for some stories about the dark side of Ethiopia. The stories blend myth, history, memory and regret related to dealing with the county’s traumatic recent past.
Knock! Knock! Knock! On Wood: My Life in Soul
- Print Reviews
- August 24, 2020
Soul survivor Eddie Floyd (“Knock on Wood,” “634-5789,” “Big Bird”) writes a memoir detailing his life in music.
And In The End: The Last Days Of The Beatles
- Print Reviews
- August 19, 2020
The sad, rancorous end of The Beatles is compelling told in And In The End.

Tampa Bay Noir
- Print Reviews
- August 17, 2020
Akashic Books series of geographically-based collections of crime stories lands in Tampa Bay. The fifteen stories in Tampa Bay Noir are a gritty tour of the regions dark side.
Too Much and Never Enough
- Print Reviews
- August 5, 2020
One families indifference and abandonment gave America its greatest failure. Mary Trump explains how.
A Genesis In My Bed
- Print Reviews
- August 3, 2020
Former Genesis guitarist, Steve Hackett shares his life story in his story in an engaging and honest memoir. Reading his story feels like hanging out with a friend who’s interested in sharing how he felt living these experiences.
Long Story Short: Your Favorite Books as Cartoons
- Print Reviews
- July 7, 2020
Illustrators and artists reimagine famous works of literature as one panel cartoons.
Let My Daughter Go
- Print Reviews
- May 26, 2020
The latest from Creston Mapes, “Let My Daughter Go” delivers everything his dedicated disciples have come to expect – inspiring heroes and despicable villains, along with plenty of action and non-stop tension.
Pete Comes to America
- Print Reviews
- May 12, 2020
Children’s author, Violet Favero, releases her fifth book, “Pete Comes to America.” The real life story of a boy who immigrates from Greece to America with his family during the early 1900s will prove entertaining and educational for very young school age readers.

Spitboy
- Music Reviews
- June 11, 2021
Body of Work (1990-1995) (Don Giovanni ). Review by Scott Adams.
Ghost of Vroom
- Staff Picks
- June 10, 2021
Ghost of Vroom 2 EP (Mod y Vi). Review by Julius C. Lacking.
Mark Mallman
- Music Reviews
- June 10, 2021
Happiness ( Eagles Golden Tooth). Review by Carl F. Gauze.
Odd Man Out
- Features
- June 9, 2021
In this unusual package, you not only experience a physical journey to South America, but you begin to imagine the process of living as a blind person.
Riders of Justice
- Screen Reviews
- June 8, 2021
An action-packed Danish action film filled with nihilism, existentialism, and every gun in Europe.
Punk the Capital: Building a Sound Movement
- Screen Reviews
- June 7, 2021
Documentary on the Washington, D.C. punk scene, with a focus on the earlier years.
Asian Dub Foundation
- Staff Picks
- June 6, 2021
Access Denied. Review by Julius C. Lacking.
Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra
- Staff Picks
- June 5, 2021
SKA=ALMIGHTY (Nacional). Review by Julius C. Lacking.
Weird Wisconsin: The Bill Rebane Collection
- Screen Reviews
- June 4, 2021
Low budget mogul Bill Rebane gets the box set treatment from Arrow Video.
Tele Novella
- Staff Picks
- June 3, 2021
Merlyn Belle (Kill Rock Stars). Review by Julius C. Lacking.