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Melvins / Mudhoney – White Lazy Boy
2020 has been a challenging year for almost everyone I know – probably an understatement for most folks reading this review. Pandemics, economic distress, political unrest, police brutality – and we are still in July. As for me, I haven’t avoided the curse of 2020,...
Memory of a Melody – Burn Alive
Memory of a Melody hail from San Antonio, TX. A band that is true to its Texas metal roots, it also brings a melodic side to their crushing anthems, hence their name – it isn’t just a clever moniker. The early 00’s saw multiple releases from the band that steadily...
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James Iha – Look to the Sky
In the original incarnation of The Smashing Pumpkins, James Iha was famous for tucking soft rock gems away on b-sides. The songs didn't sound very much like the 'Pumpkins but were always enjoyable side diversions. Remember "Blew Away" or "Believe" from the Pisces...
The Modern Lovers – s/t
Part 28 of a series that will run every Friday throughout 2012 as I discuss records that have affected me throughout the years – Flashback Fridays In the late 90's I was working at a company in suburban Philadelphia that manufactured flat screen displays and monitors...
W Λ n Λ (wearenotafraid) – Flowerheads
The best instrumental music can bring back long forgotten memories, feelings of elation, and Jedi-like wisdom about the future. There is always a time and place for the singer / songwriter album or screamed aggression. But isn't it nice to follow our thoughts to...
The Flaming Lips – The Soft Bulletin
Part 27 of a series that will run every Friday throughout 2012 as I discuss records that have affected me throughout the years – Flashback Fridays I recently was reminded of the fragile nature of life while reading a Philadelphia area newspaper (you can never leave...
Love – Forever Changes
Part 26 of a series that will run every Friday throughout 2012 as I discuss records that have affected me throughout the years – Flashback Fridays The summer of 2002 was my first summer in the Seattle, WA area. Coming from the Philadelphia, PA region you could call...
Heyward Howkins – The Hale & Hearty
Can one ever truly leave home? Sure, The Ramones left home in 1977 but I'm talking about in the truest sense of the term. I left Pennsylvania in 2002, wide-eyed and optimistic about what waited for me in Washington State (it turns out - my ancestors - but that...
Hole – Live Through This
Part 25 of a series that will run every Friday throughout 2012 as I discuss records that have affected me throughout the years – Flashback Fridays "There were so many things I wanted to say to him, so many questions I wanted to ask. But Eddie and I, we had a deal, we...
Blur – Under the Westway b/w The Puritan
Ever since Blur got back together in 2009 after an extended hiatus, I've been bemoaning the fact that there just hasn't been very much new material forthcoming. 2010's Record Store Day release, "Fool's Day" was a brilliant track that left me wanting more. In the...
Alice in Chains – Dirt
Part 24 of a series that will run every Friday throughout 2012 as I discuss records that have affected me throughout the years – Flashback Fridays It seems like most of the demonic VS. non demonic music debates have somewhat died down in recent years. In the early...
Johnny Cash – American III: Solitary Man
Part 23 of a series that will run every Friday throughout 2012 as I discuss records that have affected me throughout the years – Flashback Fridays In the late 90's / early 00's one of my best friends was a cowboy. Not in the sense of dealing with livestock followed by...
The Smashing Pumpkins – Oceania
Mark E. Smith of The Fall once had this quote about the ever revolving cast of his band “If it’s me and your grandma on bongos, it’s The Fall.” Throughout history bands have continued on as various members have left (or were fired) until its only the lead singer with...
Toadies – Rubberneck
Part 22 of a series that will run every Friday throughout 2012 as I discuss records that have affected me throughout the years – Flashback Fridays In the years after the release of Nevermind by Nirvana the radio waves (remember those?) exploded with bands mimicking...
Coffee Thoughts – An Interview With Honeychurch
In late 2011 I had the opportunity to visit Philadelphia, PA for a week of catching up with old friends, hanging out with family, and longing for a stronger cup of coffee from my adopted hometown of Seattle, WA. Visiting where you grew up can be a very stressful...
Antony and the Johnsons – I Am a Bird Now
Part 21 of a series that will run every Friday throughout 2012 as I discuss records that have affected me throughout the years – Flashback Fridays In August 2005 I had the opportunity to visit Chicago, IL for a long weekend. My geeky excitement was building to a...
Serj Tankian – Harakiri
"Harakiri: ritual suicide by cutting the abdomen: it is called seppuku by the Japanese, and was practiced by high-ranking Japanese of the military class in lieu of execution or to avoid disgrace" Good old Serj stays true to himself on his latest solo record -...
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