The Hidden Track

Highway 61 Revisited

Highway 61 Revisited turned 60… and, as usual, this kind of big anniversary makes a good excuse to turn back to this kind of album and have another look at it. If not an original or fresher look, at least an...

Don’t Laugh It Off

“more than words” Hitsujibungaku are an all women fronted J Rock band whom you may have actually heard of. They first came to my attention when their single “more than words”  became...

Hard Road

Kingfish, A Prodigy I’ve mentioned Kingfish a number of times in past reviews. Just to reintroduce this legend, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, is a fantastic 26 year old blues musician from Mississippi. As a...

Look Up

By Ringo Starr

The Beatles are rightly considered one of the most, if not the most, famous rock bands of all time. They were there almost from the start of the genre’s popularization and etched their name into the annals of rock and...

Madra

By NewDad

It’s difficult to set yourself apart in the world of indie rock where it seems like every dude you meet who has a pedal and listens to way too much Smashing Pumpkins (and that’s coming from a Smashing Pumpkins fan)...

Thin Lizzy Acoustic Sessions

The Acoustic Sessions

By Thin Lizzy

A few months ago, I was surprised to read a news article announcing the release of a new Thin Lizzy album. “Sure, Look! That must be a mistake!” I thought. “They haven’t released anything new under...

Uncovered

By Al-Qasar

The listener might recognize the melody, but not the words. “Uzan, dokun” roughly translates to “Reach out, touch faith” in Turkish. Yes, it is indeed Personal Jesus—but how did Depeche Mode’s...

Aghori Mhori Mei

By Smashing Pumpkins

Billy Corgan (and by extension, the Smashing Pumpkins) has never been content to rest on his laurels. For better or for worse, the band has constantly striven to evolve, with each successive album embracing a unique...

Crazy Clown Time

By David Lynch

David Lynch is best known for his groundbreaking filmography. However, he is also a complete and accomplished artist. His ability to blur the boundaries between artistic mediums makes his work unique. In his films...

Anno Domini 1989–1995

By Black Sabbath

When the story of Black Sabbath is being told, it is often Ozzy Osbourne and (to a lessor extent) Ronnie James Dio that take central stage in that narrative. And rightly so, given that they are two titans of heavy meal...

Luck And Strange

By David Gilmour

When he released his new album, David Gilmour claimed it was perhaps his best album since Dark Side of The Moon. I wouldn’t go that far. To me, I would say it is maybe the best since Wish You Were Here. (And no, I am...

Bamnan And Silvercork by Midlake

Bamnan and Silvercork

By Midlake

Some albums captivate you from the very first listen. For reasons hard to pinpoint, Bamnan and Silvercork struck a chord with me instantly. At first glance, it seems reminiscent of Grandaddy or Mercury Rev, leading to...

No Wow

By The Kills

The early 2000s saw a resurgence of rock bands drawing heavy inspiration from the 1970s and early 1980s. Among this wave, The Kills—comprising two members, VV (Alison Mosshart) and Hotel (Jamie Hince)—emerged as a...

The Wall

By Pink Floyd

The Marriage of “Orchestra + Rock”: A Bold Gamble with The Wall The union of orchestral grandeur and rock music, a pairing that doesn’t always hit the mark, has long been a favorite among progressive rock bands and...

Relics

By Pink Floyd

In just two sides, Relics gathers the best of Pink Floyd’s early years, capturing the essence of a band that mastered a wide range of atmospheres and musical styles.

Meddle

By Pink Floyd

Meddle is a pivotal album in the history of Pink Floyd. The sound remains very psychedelic but already hints at the electronic experiments of The Dark Side of the Moon. This album consists of six tracks, one of which...