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David Olney & Anana Kaye – Whispers and Sighs
I remember the 1st time I heard about David Olney. It was a blurb on a music website in January of 2020, saying that he had passed away while playing a concert. He looked out at the audience, said “I’m sorry” and closed his eyes. It seemed like a fitting way for an...
Weezer – Van Weezer
The 2nd Weezer album of 2021 was recorded before the 1st (the stellar OK Human) but is stylistically different in every way. That’s not to say it isn’t without charm. The backstory for Van Weezer is that Weezer finally lets their (heavy metal) hair down. It’s a...
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Dan Florio – Big Thoughts in a Small Place
In Washington State the Autumnal rainy season strikes almost immediately, summer becoming a distant memory overnight. The summer just passed becomes a topic approached in waves of nostalgia as kids bury their noses in homework and the big people go about their big...
Bel Argosy – Let’s Hear It For Bel Argosy
In my early years of driving, I'd roam the streets of suburban Philadelphia with my favorite cassette tapes blasting as loud as possible. I wasn't a very good driver, but I felt like the King of the World (say it in Leo's voice) when my music was playing. At some...
Led Zeppelin – All My Love
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 late 70's...
The Razor Skyline – Dark Water Oasis
How does one respond to adversity? People like to repeat cliché statements on social media or plaster those statements onto a photograph of a famous person. “Sometimes adversity is what you need to face in order to become successful.” “Most of the shadows of this life...
Johnny Cash – Delia’s Gone
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. Today marks 10...
Nine Inch Nails – Hesitation Marks
2013 is proving to be an amazing year for the return of artists who first rose to fame in previous decades. For electronic tinged music, this is especially so. Earlier this year we saw the unexpected return of David Bowie, with a strong album that brought to mind his...
Hey Hey! I Love The Monkees!
Mention The Monkees to a group of people and watch the varied responses – it should be a sport unto itself. Even now – 47 years after the debut of The Monkees television show along with the start of a string of hits (top-selling act of 1967) – some of the reactions...
The Pretty Things – Loneliest Person
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 Pretty...
Secretary – E.P.
Quite a while ago I wrote about my love of the 2nd record by a band called Summer at Shatter Creek. If you know anything about me by this point, you know that I deeply love music that creates a haunting atmosphere in tandem with poetic words. A deep John Lennon vibe...
The Beach Boys – Surf’s Up
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 purpose of...
Coffee Thoughts – An Interview With Amy Hill
I recently had the chance to virtually sit down with Brighton, England's Amy Hill, who recently released her debut album, Place of Mind. Amy's record reminded me of the best bits from Jewel's debut record, Pieces of You and is one of my favorite records of the year....
Shuggie Otis – Strawberry Letter 23
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. Sad to say, but...
Richard Haswell – Asteroids
When one hears the statement "prolific artist" you can almost hear a collective groan from the audience. Prolific, you see, doesn't always translate to quality. I can spout off a random list of artists that release way too much material - for every album that I enjoy,...
The Names – Nightshift
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've long been...
The Dead Milkmen – Big Lizard in My Backyard
Part 46 of a series that will run throughout 2013 as I discuss records that have affected me throughout the years – Flashback Fridays I received my driver's license in the great state of Pennsylvania just shy of my 17th birthday (spring of 1994). This opened up a...
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