Top 10 Songs by Whitesnake
April 25, 2025
Whitesnake and David Coverdale were never key proponents of subtlety in rock music. But whereas the blues players who had influenced them disguised their lustful ways, Coverdale let it all hang out. But the band had the songs to match the machismo. Whitesnake is one of the…
Top 10 Songs by The Black Crowes
April 23, 2025
The Black Crowes played boogie-driven, dirty rock music as if it were the only genre even worth considering. Their songs seemed retro upon their debut, and timeless all those decades later. The Black Crowes are one of the best rock n’ roll bands that the U.S.A. has…
Don't Worry and Dew Claw Reviewed
April 22, 2025
Don’t Worry – Middle Finger
It’s hard to be thankful, and the people who remind you to do it are either your parents or will try to share your insurance as soon as they’ve got you to smile approvingly.
“I’ll never be the Dalai Lama”, assures…
The Top 10 Songs by The Band
April 8, 2025
The Band suffered little in the way of self-confidence, hence the gutsy name. In fairness, this was an already legendary musical combo that had backed Bob Dylan for years by the time it recorded its legendary debut album. Yes, The Band is one of the greatest bands of all…
Darker Lighter and Julez and the Rollerz Reviewed
April 7, 2025
Darker Lighter – Open Up, Sunshine
Rock n’ roll was all about rebellion. Well, up until a few years back. It’s mostly about selling t-shirts and light beer now. And with such concerns so pressing at the moment, let’s remember why we’re all here…
The Top 10 Songs by Warren Zevon: Excitable Boy!
April 6, 2025
Warren Zevon, early in his life, faced with the choice between of becoming a genius or a smart ass chose the latter. But his songwriting, naturally, blended the two. Colorful language, excellent playing and endless gallows humor flesh out his songs. Warren Zevon is one of…
The Top 10 Songs by Toto: Hold the Line
April 3, 2025
Toto’s band members were professional musicians who, in a studio environment, were able and willing to take on everyone. They played on Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” They had numerous 1980s hits of their own. And, despite some critics’…
Hannah Busse and Superunknown Reviewed
March 31, 2025
Hannah Busse (feat. Coliér McNair) – Fight to Live Another Day
Hannah Busse, with help from Coliér McNair, does the most dangerous thing that you can when it comes to a modern song – they tell the truth about things we like to deceive ourselves. Sure, the…
The Top 10 Songs by Mott the Hoople
March 31, 2025
Mott the Hoople was a little too smart, a little too eclectic and had the good and bad fortune of their biggest hit, “All the Young Dudes,” being a little too big. Some people may only know this group from that one song. But they’re in for a treat! Mott the…