Teenage James is so negative, you must be thinking by now. Everything is “I didn’t want this and I didn’t want that. Did the kid ever talk about what he wanted?” That’s a […]
Deep Cuts: I Want Songs
102. I’m Relying On Your Common Decency
“It’s a piece of crap. I don’t know why I bought it.” The kid was talking to my buddy Jarod and waving around a cassette. “What are y’all talking about?” I asked. […]
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 […]
From The Stacks: The Jimi Hendrix Experience – Electric Ladyland
Electric Ladyland is the most interesting album in the Hendrix discography. The third and last album with the Experience, Electric Ladyland finds our hero in virtually complete creative control and at the […]
86. Forgotten Lies Aim To Distract Me
Sherri and I eventually got back together. I don’t remember the specifics other than a lot of crying and the appearance of a little stuffed purple dragon on the hood of the […]
Deep Cuts: Your Independence Day Playlist
The Fourth of July is a big deal in the United States. It was on this very day back in 1776 when the Beatles first came to America, and we like to […]
From The Stacks: Born To Add
This 1983 album is a must-have for two reasons:
81. You Know That The Hypnotized Never Lie
“How was your walk, Dad?” “Good. I went along the river.” “What did you listen to?” “Woodstock.” “Is that good?” “Some of the performances are great, others not so much. Mostly for […]
79. No One Will Guide You Through Armagideon Time
“Hey, you’re a little headbanger. Want these?” I handed Sherri’s little brother my 8-track collection: KISS, AC/DC, Ted Nugent, Cheap Trick, Black Sabbath. “Why, what’s wrong with them?” “Nothing. I’m just not […]
From The Stacks: Force Majeure (Clear Cut)
“Man, this place is really nice.” My new buddy wrote copy for a graphic design firm located in a loft in a former warehouse. The firm was small: the owner, a couple […]
Why It Matters 