Features
Wednesday, November 26 2008
Revolution None: The Beatles' 'Wide Album'
How the Beatles fell into avant garde hell with 1968’s unreleased Wide Album.
Thursday, December 6 2007
Honor Thy Father: An Interview with Dweezil Zappa
Dweezil Zappa has spent the last several years of his life reviving the music of his father, the late Frank Zappa. Why now?
Wednesday, November 21 2007
The Cost of Freedom: The Rascals' Struggle for Change
In 1967-68, The Rascals were on top of the pop charts. So they decided to use their power to take a stand on Civil Rights. That’s when the problems started.
Friday, November 2 2007
Sea of Heartbreak: Dennis Wilson's Majestic Solo Work
Dennis Wilson's Pacific Ocean Blue, released 30 years ago, is majestic and haunting, a work as rich and complex as almost anything the Beach Boys released. So why is it out of print?
Tuesday, April 24 2007
Found Genres: The One-Off Noise Fest
When musicians go postal, the results can be fascinating: crazy, explosive works of art spring forth and cause record-company executives to cringe and casual fans to cower.
Reviews
Tuesday, March 18 2008
Five Times August: Brighter Side
Well-written, well-played, but perhaps too well-groomed.
Friday, February 29 2008
Carla Bruni: No Promises
What does it say about the industry when model Carla Bruni's CD has more artist involvement – and merit – than that of "real" pop stars?
Friday, February 22 2008
Headlights: Some Racing, Some Stopping
In which the Champaign, Illinois trio steps away from indie rock and jumps headlong into…indie pop.
Friday, February 15 2008
ZOX: Line in the Sand
With its third release, ZOX makes the great CD its previous efforts only hinted at.
Monday, February 11 2008
Brooks Williams: The Time I Spend With You
Tasty acoustic blues -- finger-pickin’ good.
