“The camera never lies” is a dirty lie.
Deep Cuts: Camera Songs
Deep Cuts: Love Songs That Aren’t
Or maybe they are love songs, who am I to judge? The point is that things aren’t always as they appear.
On Diffuser: 33 Years Ago: R.E.M. Release Their Subversive and Immersive Debut, ‘Murmur’
R.E.M.’s debut album is one of my desert island discs, so getting to celebrate it’s 33rd birthday was a nice treat.
From the Stacks: R.E.M. – ‘Live and Alive’ Vol.1 & 2
R.E.M. has been on my turntable a lot this week, courtesy of a couple of anniversary pieces for Diffuser.
From the Stacks: Frank Zappa, ‘Mystery Box’
Here’s your big boy, your white whale, the cornerstone of your Frank Zappa bootleg collection.
Deep Cuts: The Finest Work Songs
Work is such a huge part of our lives. A huge, miserable part.
On Diffuser: 29 Years Ago: R.E.M. Release ‘Lifes Rich Pageant’
R.E.M.’s fourth album might be my favorite.
On Diffuser: 20 Years Ago: Mike Mills’ Health Scare Adds to R.E.M.’s ‘Monster’ Curse
I was a diehard R.E.M. fan during the IRS years, but my interest waned went they went major label. There’s some great stuff on those Warner era albums, but I simply didn’t […]
Deep Cuts: 1988-89
Late 1988/early 1989 was a brilliant time musically, hair metal and Rick Astley aside.
Deep Cuts: California Songs
Whether the leaves are brown and the skies are gray, you want to go back go back go back there, or you wish the women in your life all could be from […]
Why It Matters 