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Shadow of the Mountain – S/T
When I moved home to the Philadelphia region after spending 18 years in the Seattle region, I wasn’t sure what to expect. The past, as they say, is complicated. Mine especially so. That 3,000-mile distance was a nice comfort zone in some ways. Thankfully, most of my...
Withered Hand – My Days
The first time I heard Withered Hand I was scrolling on YouTube looking for new music. Oh, I guess about a decade ago or so. I came across Religious Songs – an anti-ode to a religious upbringing seeped in wistful ruminations. As I listened I began to get chills that...
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Sunstack Jones – Days Stand Still
Spring is in the air - finally. One of the rainiest winters on record in the Seattle area is finally showing signs of taking it's leave. Not coincidentally, I've had the latest EP from Sunstack Jones on repeat for a while now, summery tunes that have me longing for...
The Chameleons – In Shreds
Attack of the Killer Track! is a series that explores tracks from artists from a variety of genres. Some of the tracks were singles, some of them were obscure b-sides or long forgotten album tracks. One thing is certain – all of them are killer tracks. I was shocked...
Guns N’ Roses – Appetite for Destruction
This is a guest contribution from Jeffrey Edwards, talking about one of the greatest albums ever made - Appetite for Destruction by Guns N' Roses. With the legendary rock band in the middle of their worldwide reunion tour Not in This Lifetime, it seems rather fitting...
The Flaming Lips – Oczy Mlody
The Flaming Lips have never failed to baffle, confound, delight, frustrate, and inspire me. I initially wrote them off as "alternative light" in the early 90's in the wake of their hit single She Don't Use Jelly (snobby hipster alert). As it now stands, that era of...
The DeRellas – Freakshow
The DeRellas hail from London, England and are reminiscent of the class of '77 sound of punk. Instantly memorable - the songs are fast, furious, and instant classics. The band returns with a mini album recorded in the wake of some lineup changes, and is the 1st to...
Nutopians – Claustrophobia
Nutopians duo return with a stunning EP as a teaser for the upcoming full length. Led by Father / Son duo Ian and Phil Jackson, the band have forged their own path of stunning post punk tunes. A short 3 track primer, the Claustrophobia EP is a masterful release that...
The Red-Sided Garter Snakes – Blue Lake
Less than 18 months after the debut album Endless Sea from The Red-Sided Garter Snakes comes the follow-up Blue Lake. What began as John Lever's project designed as a catharsis in the wake of his split from Chameleonsvox has become something special in its own right -...
My Favorite Albums of 2016
Another year gone by, another year filled with musical delights. We lost quite a few musical legends starting in December of 2015 - Scott Weiland, Lemmy Kilmister, David Bowie, Prince, Sharon Jones, Leonard Cohen, and George Michael to name just a few (and let's not...
Nirvana – Negative Creep
Attack of the Killer Track! is a series that explores tracks from artists from a variety of genres. Some of the tracks were singles, some of them were obscure b-sides or long forgotten album tracks. One thing is certain – all of them are killer tracks. Like many...
Paul Draper – EP Two
EP Two continues the return of Paul Draper, formerly the lead singer for Britpop outsiders, Mansun. As with EP One, the quality offerings continue, whetting the appetite for Draper's upcoming full length, Spooky Action. Many years ago I saw Mansun open for The...
José González – Stay Alive
Attack of the Killer Track! is a series that explores tracks from artists from a variety of genres. Some of the tracks were singles, some of them were obscure b-sides or long forgotten album tracks. One thing is certain – all of them are killer tracks. In late 2013 I...
The Lovely Intangibles – Air & Numbers
Seems like just a year ago I was listening to the debut album by The Lovely Intangibles. Actually, it has been just over a year since the band's debut Tomorrow Is Never was released to great acclaim (including by yours truly). The band features 3/5 members of The Lost...
Leonard Cohen – You Want It Darker
Strange as it may sound I didn't full investigate the rich musical discography of Leonard Cohen until I heard Waiting For a Miracle on 2000's Wonder Boys soundtrack album. Taken from 1992's The Future it entranced me with its musical mysteries and Cohen's deep, deep...
Evan Dando – All My Life
Attack of the Killer Track! is a series that explores tracks from artists from a variety of genres. Some of the tracks were singles, some of them were obscure b-sides or long forgotten album tracks. One thing is certain – all of them are killer tracks. By the late...
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds – Skeleton Tree
On Saturday, February 6th 2016 I was finally able to go see Black Sabbath in concert. I went with an old friend and had a blast posing with protesters, taking in the heavy metal music, and basically enjoying life. It was quite honestly a concert highlight for me, in a...
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