Monday, October 31 2011
Lou Reed and Metallica: Lulu
Have you ever been to a concert where the main act brings out a special guest for a song or two, and the connection is so pure that there is a palpable feeling of excitement in the room? Except in brief, fleeting moments, that doesn’t happen on this album.
Friday, July 1 2011
Various Artists: Rave on Buddy Holly
This tribute collection of 19 covers of one of early rock's most influential pioneers features legends (Paul McCartney, Lou Reed), indie A-listers (Modest Mouse, My Morning Jacket, She & Him), and -- would you believe? -- Kid Rock.
Wednesday, September 15 2010
From Old World Underground to Hollywood (and Back): Metric’s New Wave Adventure
Emily Haines' journey with her band Metric has taken her everywhere from on stage with Lou Reed in Sydney, Australia to writing songs for teenage vampires in Hollywood. But all roads continue to lead back to her Toronto home.
Tuesday, April 6 2010
“A Fanatical Fan with Fanatical Opinions”: An Interview with Jim DeRogatis
Noted pop music critic Jim DeRogatis discusses much with PopMatters, including getting into fights with Wayne Coyne, why Lou Reed is frustrating to talk to, and why Lollapalooza is Wal-Mart ...
Tuesday, January 20 2009
Berlin gets a second chance to impress
“I never met a hero I didn’t like. But then, I never met a hero. But then, maybe I wasn’t looking for one.” -- Lester Bands on Lou Reed.
Monday, November 3 2008
Lou Reed: Berlin: Live at St. Ann’s Warehouse
Lou Reed's Berlin is a classic. Lou Reed's Berlin: Live at St. Ann's Warehouse is not.
Thursday, August 28 2008
E.S.L.: Eye Contact
A band that consists of piano, cello, violin, and drums. An all-female group unafraid to cover Neil Young and the Beastie Boys. A song that compares a lover to Secretariat. E.S.L. is all of these things.
