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Kim Gordon – The Collective
The latest record by Kim Gordon harkens back to her glory years with Sonic Youth. In a way, that is. Ask any aging hipster who the defining bands of the alternative explosion were in the 80’s and 90’s you’ll get varied answers – but I’m willing to bet Sonic Youth will...
Opal Eskar – EP
Home is where the heart is. A cliché statement, but sometimes clichés exist because they are true. I lived in the Pacific Northwest for just shy of 2 decades. Wondering if I’d lay down roots but knowing deep down that I’d eventually return to the Philadelphia ‘burbs –...
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Curry Quiche – Behind the Machine
The return of England's Curry Quiche comes in the wake of Brexit and the aftermath of the US presidential election. The world has seemingly shifted to the political right and the band takes its cue from the shifting nature of the world. 2013's full length 1 Seed, No...
Arthur Lee – Everybody’s Gotta Live
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. Bring up the...
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...
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