Jim Steinman is the composer behind Meatloaf’s Bat Out Of Hell along with many other enormous hits. His style is instantly recognizable for its, oh, let’s call it “epic” quality. The songs […]
Deep Cuts: Jim Steinman
On My Turntable: Alabama Shakes – Boys and Girls
Every now and then an album comes along that is just that good. I don’t know how it happens, and contrary to what they might think neither do any of the music […]
91. More Fun In the New World
“Well then what do you want to do?” I asked. “I don’t know,” Sherri said. “But I don’t want to go to the movies. All you want to do is watch videos […]
From the Stacks: The Black Crowes – Amorica
1994’s Amorica was the Black Crowes’s third album, following the multiplatinum success of Shake Your Money Maker and The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion. Unfortunately by 1994 the Robinson brothers’ brand of revival […]
From the Stacks: Dennis Duke Guns It With…Gangster’s Heaven Baloo
When Bedazzlers are outlawed, only outlaws will have Bedazzlers. Please welcome Dennis Duke to the Bad Album Cover Hall Of Fame.
Rise of the Lemeloes III: The Next Generation
In previous weeks we’ve talked about the Leave Me Alone (Lemelo) party’s stance on regulation and legislation. Great topics, sure, but the number one hassle in American life is people trying to […]
Deep Cuts: Songs From A Promo Party
So yeah, I scored some tasty cuts at Steve The Manager’s promo party. I may have gotten stuck with Kip Adotta, too, but them’s the breaks. Here’s the best of the best […]
On My Turntable: a dark horse (Debut EP)
I abide by one guiding principle when reviewing new music: If I don’t like it, I don’t write it up. Making art is tough and putting it out there is even tougher. […]
90. I’ve Got A Handful Of This, What Do I Do With It?
Steve The Manager’s office was gone, buried beneath piles of promotional records so deep that he could barely fit behind his desk. He didn’t, really. Steve The Manager slumped into his desk […]
Death Of A Record Store
Very few great places remain to buy records. I’m sure it’s true in your town, but I know that it’s true in Sacramento. Physical media are something of a fetish item in […]
