Do people born after 1983 realize just how huge The Police were?
From The Stacks: ‘Klark Kent’
Here’s the Good Zappa, Ace
I’m going to get to Zappa, but first let’s talk a little about Adam Carolla.
From The Stacks: Stewart Copeland, ‘Rumble Fish’
If you asked me in 1983 to name a group of artists who could do no wrong, my list might have paralleled the crew of Rumble Fish.
Deep Cuts: Day After Songs
“The day after” is a powerful image.
From the Stacks: The Police – ‘Every Breath You Take’ (Live Bootleg)
Few artists lay claim to a perfect studio discography.
243. Tropic of Courtroom
I received a jury summons. Aside from visits to the DMV this marked the first time I’d butted up against government and its processes. Friends recommended various strategies for avoiding jury duty–act […]
Deep Cuts: Songs About Jobs
Work. As kids we can’t wait to get jobs. The idea of getting off of the kid economy — the birthday cards, allowance, babysitting and lawn mowing money — means freedom. Imagine […]
Deep Cuts: God Songs
You don’t have to look to gospel for songs with “God” in the title. I’m not a religious guy, and I have 9 hours of God songs just in my digital playlist […]
On Diffuser.FM: Does the Hall of Fame Need Two Stings?
I love the Police. They are one of the very few bands on my “never made a bad album” list. Not even my beloved Bowie, Beatles, or Zappa can make that claim.
From the Stacks: The Police – Sting the Girls and Make Them Die
The Police were one of nature’s most perfect bands, especially in the early days. This double album bootleg captures two 1979 shows, one at New York’s Palladium Theater and the other at […]
Why It Matters 