Tuesday, November 8 2011
Various Artists: The Essential Phil Spector
2011's Spector re-packaging continues with 35 songs of varying profundity, most of which will turn 50 in the next couple of years if they haven't already. Whatever. To the kids, it'll all sound like West Side Story anyway.
Monday, September 12 2011
Ellis’ Superb Mastery of the Art of Pop
In "Subland Empire", Warren Ellis takes the reins of Secret Avengers and shows the hidden depths and complex mastery required to make popculture artifacts works of lasting art.
Friday, March 11 2011
Melody Maker: An Interview with Darlene Love
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honors the "One Woman Wall of Sound" ... at last.
Friday, January 14 2011
George Harrison: All Things Must Pass
For its 40th Anniversary, Harrison's masterpiece keeps a low profile characteristic of the Quiet Beatle. Ignore it, though, to your own detriment.
Thursday, November 18 2010
The Pipettes: Earth Vs. the Pipettes
Having shed Spectorian pop nostalgia for an altogether more '80s synth-pop approach, the Pipettes struggle to find a unique voice without any of their original female members remaining.
Friday, December 4 2009
Various Artists: A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector
One of the finest and most festive Christmas records ever made gets the re-release treatment.
