The Joy of Bootlegs
OnImage via Wikipedia Sometimes, I think I was born a generation or two too late–almost all of the music I love is from before I was born, let alone cognizant of music. If there’s one advantage to the modern era, it’s having…
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The Sparks Project: A Look Back
OnImage via Wikipedia Rev. Syung Myung Me: And thus, the Sparks Project draws to a close. Or at least a nap that’ll probably be a year or two long, depending on when there’s a new Sparks album. Admittedly, if I had my…
More Weird Media-Related Recurring Dreams
OnImage via Wikipedia So, I’ve had this sort of thing happen before. And, as I expected, in that case, writing about it made it go away — which was kinda bittersweet in that case. In this case, however, I’m kinda hoping it…
Review: Gratuitous Sax & Senseless Violins
OnCover of Gratuitous Sax & Senseless Violins Who don’t love Sparks? I suppose the folks who don’t know who Sparks are might not love Sparks, but that’s only because of plum ignorance. But REST EASY, reader — we’re here to set you…
Review: Music That You Can Dance To
OnCover of Best of Who don’t love Sparks? I suppose the folks who don’t know who Sparks are might not love Sparks, but that’s only because of plum ignorance. But REST EASY, reader — we’re here to set you straight by reviewing…
Interview: Fred Schneider
OnIn 1976, Freddy “Boom Boom” Schneider busted straight outta Athens, GA with a dollar in his pocket and a dream: to bust mad stentorian rhymes about wild planets, private Idahos and monsters in his pants. Over a 30-plus year career, Schneider has…
Review: Introducing Sparks
OnCover of Introducing Sparks Who don’t love Sparks? I suppose the folks who don’t know who Sparks are might not love Sparks, but that’s only because of plum ignorance. But REST EASY, reader — we’re here to set you straight by reviewing…
Review: Sparks/Halfnelson
OnWho don’t love Sparks? I suppose the folks who don’t know who Sparks are might not love Sparks, but that’s only because of plum ignorance. But REST EASY, reader — we’re here to set you straight by reviewing ALL the Sparks records…
Interview: Ike Reilly
OnCover of Salesmen & Racists Ike Reilly‘s a tremendously talented singer and songwriter. I first became aware of his talent when I got Cracker‘s great Countrysides record — my favorite track, by far was “Duty Free” — when I read the liners,…
Interview: Chantal Claret of Morningwood
OnMorningwood first hit the scene on a national level with the insanely catchy single “Nth Degree“, with the “M-O, M-O-R, M-O-R-N-I-N-G-W-O-O-D” hook and great video featuring different record sleeves. After their first, self-titled album for Capitol Records, they left the label and…