Hindu Love Gods: Warren Zevon & REM Cut a Record
I’ve made no secret about my love of Warren Zevon. As a song-writer, Zevon remains unmatched in his ability to combine heartbreaking sincerity and with a vicious sense of humor. Warren’s career, like...
View ArticleAping The Beach Boys
Last month, Ben Folds Five released their first new studio album since 1999. After reading a few favorable-to-glowing reviews, I decided to check out the new album despite being a casual fan of the...
View ArticleRhett Miller at The Soiled Dove Underground 01/30/2015
On Friday night I saw Rhett Miller in concert, the last time I saw him was eleven years ago in St. Louis. I did the math while sipping a Moscow Mule before the show, and I’ve been listening to Miller...
View ArticleCan We Talk About Michael Stipe’s Beard?
Recently I was listening to a podcast and someone was talking about a benefit concert held on March 31st for the late (great) David Bowie at Carnegie Hall in New York. Among the many stars who came out...
View ArticleSpring/Early Summer 2016 Album Lightning Round: A Whole Lotta Love
In which I cleanse myself of three album reviews I've been meaning to write.
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