Thoughts on the Olympics, Improvisation and Jay Adams
Sean MurphyThe Olympics, particularly the two most popular sports from each season—the gymnastics and figure skating—sells...
Got Mars?
So this is pretty neat, huh? Look at us Earthlings, getting our Mars on. It’s...
Forever Never Changes: Remembering Arthur Lee
Arthur Lee died six years ago this week (August 3, 2006). I not only am keen to remember...
More (Free) Magic from Jon Madof’s Zion 80
If you are just arriving to the party, here is some more on Jon...
The Only Band That Mattered, Part Two
Short but sweet: “Somebody Got Murdered” is a somewhat overlooked masterpiece from their most misunderstood...
The Only Band That Mattered, Part One
Check it: a new documentary about The Clash coming out. Enough said. I’m so glad...
Via the Spectrum Road with Vernon Reid
Listening to Vernon Reid speak is like listening to Vernon Reid play the guitar: you...
Ten Albums That Supposedly Suck (But Do Not): #6 & #5
6. Cranes, Population 4 (1997) Cranes should have been huge for the same reason they...
Ten Albums That Supposedly Suck (But Do Not): #8 & #7
8. Fantômas, Fantômas (1999) This one is a bit of a stretch; it may even...
Ten Albums That Supposedly Suck (But Do Not): #10 & #9
10. Kiss: Dynasty (1979) Okay, let’s get this one out of the way right up...