Every now and then a little group of songs piles up that I don’t really have full stories for, just quick impressions. Quite a few albums or songs from 1987-1988 fall into […]
Revenge of the Son of the Son of the Creature From the Cutout Bin
From the Stacks: Riot – Fire Down Under
You are looking at one of the most reviled album covers in the history of metal.
Deep Cuts: Songs About Stealing
Oh, don’t give me that look. I’m not the only one here who has stolen something. You didn’t tell that waiter he forgot to add your cheesecake to the bill, or you […]
Deep Cuts: Music Goes To Court
On May 19, 1913, Igor Stravinsky debuted his new ballet, The Rite of Spring. People actually rioted, proving once and for all that ballet fans are representin’. That riot and the legal […]
57. I’d Give You Everything I’ve Got For A Little Piece Of Mind
I’m desperate — my tank is empty. The notebook hasn’t been marked up in days. I turned on my iPod today and a tumbleweed rolled across the screen. For the first time […]
The Ozzman Cometh
If you’re in the Sacramento area and interested in picking up Ozzy’s autograph, head on over to Barnes and Noble at Arden Fair Mall on October 21, 2011. He’ll be signing his […]
Deep Cuts: Weird Television Musical Appearances
Music television predates MTV — it even predates the Ed Sullivan Show — and as a kid I would watch any show with a special guest appearance. From Bobby Sherman on The […]
48. Once We Had An Easy Ride and Always Get the Same
My goal as a kid was to get my hands on as much music as possible. I recorded The King Biscuit Flower Hour whenever I found it on the FM dial. When […]
40. To Learn How To Love And Forget How To Hate
During the summer after eighth grade we spent a week at Disney World in Florida. My father bought some sort of package deal that included a campsite, park tickets, and three meals […]
13. Never Before Have I Turned On You
Ted Nugent is a bit of a cartoon character today. With his hunting shows, Fox News appearances, and general lack of ability to possess an unspoken thought, he’s either hero or embarrassment to […]
