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John Mellencamp – Strictly A One-Eyed Jack
The genesis of John Mellencamp’s career is one of the more unique stories in rock n roll history. Forced to change his name to John Cougar in the 70’s before eventually moving back to his given name (with a middle phase as John Cougar Mellencamp), he’s long since...
Oh Man Wow – s/t
Some of my favorite bands are the ones that avoid easy characterization. Indie band Oh Man Wow have just released their debut album, and this fits that description perfectly. The band is made up of Bryan Ray on vocals / guitar, Joy Maydak on bass / guitars /...
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The Jimi Hendrix Experience – Hey Joe
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. Born and raised...
Soup – Album
Anyone who absorbs an ungodly amount of music will tell you - sometimes the bands and records become lifetime companions and sometimes....well, sometimes you struggle to remember what they sound like. Those initial impressions are important - don't get me wrong - but...
Wilco – Jesus, Etc
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. It is a rarity...
The Cornelius Crane – Soul in the Lightning
The Cornelius Crane - Manchester, England's answer to American alt-country - have released over an album's worth of quality material over the last 2 years or so. Instead of delivering 12 songs on the traditional long player, the band have delivered 3 songs here, 4...
Live – The Turn
The summer of 1995 represented my 1st taste of adult freedom. High school in the rear view mirror and higher education still in the future, it truly felt like there were endless possibilities. My best friend and I ventured out to Hershey, PA to catch what was being...
James Brown – Down and Out in New York City
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 1973 James...
The Sound – I Can’t Escape Myself
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. The Sound are...
The Lost Patrol – Chasing Shadows
It's been about 18 months since we last heard from New York City's The Lost Patrol. 2013's Driven was a masterful record, indebted to 80's post-punk with a side of noir. It was one of my favorite records of 2013 and I was curious about how the band would follow it up....
Helmet – Unsung
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. The summer of...
Weezer – Everything Will Be Alright In The End
The post Nirvana music world left a wasteland of burned out one hit wonder alternative rockers. Weezer didn't fit that mold, thankfully. Their 1994 debut album was an almost instant hit (over 3 million copies sold to date) that straddled the line between straight up...
Queen – Another One Bites the Dust
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. Some childhood...
Chris Bell – I Am the Cosmos
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. The Big Star...
Black Swan Lane – A Moment of Happiness
About 15 or 16 months ago I wrote that Black Swan Lane would have a hard time topping then current effort, The Last Time In Your Light. A perfect distillation of the bands strengths, I wondered where they'd go from there. As it turns out - on to greater things. Just...
Dan Florio – Malleability
The darkness set in around 7:45 last night - the Fall is relentless in its approach this time of year. Rather than lament the summer now gone, it is time to start thinking about bonfires, pumpkin beer, and flannels (I'm in the Seattle area, after all). The perfect...
The Cure – The Last Day of Summer
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. As August...
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