The tribute album concept not only continues to flourish, but it’s also expanding to reconsider albums of great significance. The latest subject of scrutiny, Bruce Springsteen’s Born In The U.S.A., … Read more
This is the last album Jesse Winchester recorded before he passed away from cancer in April 2014, and it is arguably his best; he is in fine, fine voice here. Jesse … Read more
Crushed Out, the honky-tonk surf band known for their lively performances and tender messages of love, have just released Teeth, their second studio album. Moselle Spiller (drums) and Franklin Hoier … Read more
Marco Benevento may not be known to the world at large, but among jazz aficionados, particularly those who frequent New York’s experimental scene, he’s gained a rapidly growing reputation for … Read more
To some, having enough Allman Brothers music is analogous to eating all the peaches on a tree. It’s just not possible. Accordingly, to set aside all the time it takes … Read more
Bet you didn’t know Mike Cooper was the guitarist the Rolling Stones wanted before Brian Jones. His solo records Trout Steel, Places I Know and Machine Gun Co. are albums … Read more
Denver, the Mile High City, is more euphoric than ever these days, due not only to its physical elevation and presumably the fact that the air is thinner up there, … Read more
Ben Glover’s Atlantic spans both time and space, connecting two musical and geographical worlds with only the artist and his songs standing at the intersection. You see, Glover is an … Read more
The grey-haired, stoned wizard, J. Mascis, occupies a place amongst the high order of active American guitarists, shared with heady shredders like Nels Cline, Stephen Malkmus and Lee Ranaldo. Since … Read more
Elvin Bishop has put out another sparkling gem on Alligator with Can’t Even Do Wrong Right. From the cover art by Paul Thorn, to the twisted title and songs Bishop … Read more
