Why It Matters

From The Stacks: Vietnam Era Taiwanese Bootlegs

These bootlegs are horrible. I love them.
Deep Cuts: Songs For Ugly Americans

Dear World, here’s the thing: Yes, American tourists are loud.
The Americans

Fiction Steve and Melissa did not save a penny for their big trip, but that didn’t matter.
From The Stacks: David Bowie, Ziggy Stardust Picture Disc

Back in 1984, RCA found themselves in a unique situation.
Deep Cuts: Songs For Fathers

Being a father to two minors was the single must rewarding gig I’ve ever had.
Notes For A Last Act

My daughter just turned eighteen years old.
From The Stacks: Albert Brooks, ‘A Star Is Bought’

Sometimes I look at an album cover and my first thought is, “How much did that cost?”
Deep Cuts: Songs For the Stuff In Your Life

Americans love stuff.
Bait Ranch

Fiction The thing nobody tells you about being dead is that it’s so boring.
From The Stacks: King Biscuit Boy

The Meters earned a 2018 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination last week, which is as good of a reason as any to talk about King Biscuit Boy.