An Appreciation of Rick Wright (Popmatters.com)
Sean MurphySound Affects The PopMatters Music Blog Pop Past 19 September 2008 The Great Gig In The Sky: An Appreciation of Rick Wright Back when Pink Floyd was the first band…
Five Reggae Albums You Cannot Live Without: Part Five (Popmatters.com Blog)
If Mikey Dread (Michael Campbell) had never decided to pick up the microphone and sing, his status would be secure in reggae history. His groundbreaking weekly show on Jamaican radio,…
God Is Dead (Again): Remembering Stevie Ray Vaughan (Popmatters.com blog)
Eighteen years ago today. First day of classes, junior year. Standing in the bathroom with too much shaving cream and not enough whiskers, getting geared up for another semester of…
Five Reggae Albums You Cannot Live Without: Part Four (Popmatters.com blog)
Five Reggae Albums You Cannot Live Without: Part Four Walking the Streets of Glory: Israel Vibration’s The Same Song The cardinal rule for any serious appraisal of art involves a…
The New Cynicism (from Topplebush.com)
Friends, Democrats, Republicans, lend me your minds; I come to pillory John Edwards, not to praise him. Okay: he proved himself susceptible to the same ego-driven misdeeds any run-of-the-mill narcissists…
Melvins: Nude with Boots (Popmatters.com Review)
Good News! Melvins are back.Melvins are not a band so much as a machine. For almost a quarter of a century they have rumbled and rolled over the earth, leaving…
Five Reggae Albums You Cannot Live Without: Part Three
This is the reggae album for people who do not know, or claim not to like, reggae music. Go and Seek Your Rights: The Mighty Diamonds’ Right Time Big misconception…
Love Story (Popmatters.com Review)
A Story to Fall in Love With One is tempted to suggest, if sardonically, that now is the time for a reappraisal of Love. But that is unlikely. It’s never…
Five Reggae Albums You Cannot Live Without: Part Two
11 July 2008 Five Reggae Albums You Cannot Live Without Part Two: Make a Joyful Noise Unto JAH: Culture’s International Herb Culture is immortal for their 1977 tour de force,…
Five Reggae Albums You Cannot Live Without: Part One
Part One HalleluJAH: Heart of the Congos Great art knows no seasons. Nevertheless, some music is made for—or at least can be fully appreciated during—specific times of the year. Reggae…