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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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Johnny Cash – Out Among The Stars
Posthumous releases by acclaimed musicians are as reliable as me having a cup of coffee in the morning. Typically there is a rush released album shortly after the artist bids farewell to this mortal coil, perhaps it even retains the quality the artist was known for....
Withered Hand – Horseshoe b/w Not Another Sunny Day
Dan Wilson - aka Withered Hand - made a splash in 2009 / 2010 with his debut album, Good News. The songs set a standard for what was being called either (depending on what you were reading) anti-folk or UK-based DIY (do it yourself). I suppose either genre description...
Nothing – Guilty Of Everything
The ghosts of our past can be ignored, viewed through rose-colored lenses, or confronted head on. Philadelphia based Nothing were founded by Dominic Palermo in 2011 shortly after he spent time in lock up on a few charges relating to a fight. Singer for a hardcore band...
Billy Idol – White Wedding
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 1982 Billy...
The Desperate Bicycles – Blasting Radio
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 years...
The Weepikes / we are weepikes
The Weepikes came to life in the late 90's in Helsinki, Finland playing a unique form of music that has become known as pronk (progressive / punk). The band was active for 3 years or so and called it quits at the 10th Anniversary party for record label Bad Vagum. A...
Mudhoney – You Got It (Keep It Outta My Face)
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. At some point...
Broken Bells – After the Disco
Broken Bells return with their long-awaited 2nd record. The reviews have ranged from over the top accolades to mediocre, based on a perceived over saturation of all things related to Danger Mouse, 1/2 of Broken Bells. Broken Bells are an indie super group, or is it...
The Dead Weather – Open Up (That’s Enough) b/w Rough Detective
I'd consider Jack White to be on of the most unlikely musicians to break through to the mainstream. Not because of his talent - I believe that is undisputed - but because the abrasive nature of his early recordings didn't scream out "Crossover Hit". Nevertheless, Jack...
The Doors – People Are Strange
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 Doors can...
The Smiths – William, It Was Really Nothing
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. If anything,...
Electrafixion – Lowdown
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. What if I told...
Bruce Springsteen – High Hopes
Years ago, in the days before I really "got" Bruce Springsteen, I stopped by the Columbus Flea Market on my way to my Grandfather's shore house on Long Beach Island, New Jersey. There's no better way to start a trip to the shore - great food, thrifty deals, and old...
Scorpions – The Sails of Charon
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. If I were to...
Pixies – EP2
The Pixies could do no wrong throughout their initial run in the late 80's / early 90's, so 10 years ago they reformed to much larger crowds and gushing accolades. The only problem for me was that there was almost no new material forthcoming - 1 original ("Bam Thwok")...
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