How the Lemonheads became pop-stars
June 3, 2016
The Lemonheads, college rock favorites of the mid-1980’s, were to become by 1992 international pop-sensations. It was an unlikely place for a band of their type to find themselves in. Today we’ll take a quick look at the circumstances that lead the Lemonheads a…
One of the greatest Lou Reed interviews
April 26, 2016
Lou Reed was known for being a difficult subject to interview. To being with, he seemed to have little respect for journalism as a profession. He famously told one interviewer that “journalists are the lowest form of life”. Also, he gave the impression that he…
Ziggy played guitar. And then David Bowie had him stop. Of course, as much fame and critical acclaim the character of Ziggy Stardust had brought Bowie, killing him off was only a gateway into a new stage for the artist. It was a constant throughout his career. A career whose…
The best version of Sweet Jane by Lou Reed
March 25, 2016
Lou Reed and the Velvet Underground are the point at which old and musky rock n’ roll becomes exciting alternative music. Really it’s simply because their sound, attitude, and lyrical themes were so far removed from the rock music that was popular at the time.
When rock bands become adult contemporary (part 2)
March 22, 2016
Adult contemporary is the rock style supposed to appeal to the largest audiences while not possessing any of the rough edges of other styles, that might drive mainstream audiences away. But just remember the scenes in American Psycho where main character Patrick Bateman…
When rock bands become adult contemporary (part 1)
March 20, 2016
Motorhead and the Ramones played the same up-tempo rock n’ roll all throughout their careers and to the very end. AC/DC and Slayerare not ones to mess around too much with the formula of each one of their new albums. You can expect Tom Waits or Radiohead to…
Top 10 Jeff Buckley Covers: The Art of Reinterpretation
March 19, 2016
Jeff Buckley was one of the definitive artistsof 90’s alternative rock. A musician who seemed both of his time and also of a tradition started in the 60’s. His career was painfully brief. He only released one studio album before his early death. A…
Richey Edwards' favorite books
March 9, 2016
Richey Edwards’ public life played out like that of a rare character in the story of alternative rock. Fiercely determined to create legitimate art, daring in his public discourse, his lyrics touched on ugliness and despair, as much as redemption and beauty. Edwards…
Rage Against the Machine once performed at the Democratic National convention in an attempt to protest (both republican and democrat) presidential nominees for the 2000 election. Now, as the two parties seem all but set on their nominees, it’s a good opportunity to…