Everybody knows Arlo played Woodstock. His stage patter is one of the highlights of Michael Wadleigh’s documentary (“The New York thru-way is closed, man!”). What you might not know is that the […]
The (Kind Of) Complete Woodstock: Arlo Guthrie
From the Stacks: Mefistofele Highlights
Mefistofele is an 1867 opera from Italian composer Arrigo Boito based on Faust. Didn’t know I was so classy, did you? Spoiler alert: I’m only here for the batshit crazy album cover.
On My Turntable: Kevin Seconds – Don’t Let Me Lose Ya
I hesitate to drag the Kevin Seconds C.V. into this review. There are bound to be punk fans who hear that name and immediately think of 7 Seconds, which isn’t a bad […]
Deep Cuts: Songs for the Seafood Lover in You
I know what you’re thinking: Can he put together a playlist of seafood-themed songs and not include The B-52’s or Barnes and Barnes? Flounder, please:
Why It Matters to WAZU
Australian ex-pats Matt and Rizz set up shop in NYC a couple of years ago as WAZU, and the dark wave duo have quickly established themselves. Their new album, Robobo, is a […]
I Read A Book, You Win A Prize
Mark Baumgarten’s Love Rock Revolution: K Records and the Rise of Independent Music is a must read for anyone interested in alternative music before it was ALTERNATIVE MUSIC. It’s the story of […]
98. Lots of Trouble, Lots of Bubble
“What are you doing home?” It was late afternoon. My father sat in his place on the couch, reading the newspaper, television blaring. “I came home early today. Is that okay with […]
From the Stacks: The Beatles – Rubber Soul
Before we go any further I’d like to remind you that the name of this series is “From the Stacks.” These are records and other musical ephemera from my personal collection, and […]
The (Kind Of) Complete Woodstock: Melanie Safka
The time was nearing eleven p.m. when twenty-two year old Melanie Safka, or Melanie, took the Woodstock stage. A label mate of Bert Sommer’s over at Buddah, she was enjoying a little […]
From the Stacks: Roger Waters – The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking
Released in the spring of 1984, Roger Waters’s The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking earned its place in the Controversial Album Cover Gallery due to the presence of a bare ass. […]
