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Monday, November 14 2011

‘The Ballad of Mott The Hoople’ Is for Those Who Love Mott the Hoople With All Their Might

There’s something missing from this story; there’s an insularity about the film that renders it just a notch or two above pure reminiscence.


Monday, June 20 2011

Waxing Nostalgic: The Mantras of the Music Geek

Four music geeks reunite to reminisce over their college days in the late '80s. Bold mantras about what's wrong with today's music ensue.


Thursday, June 9 2011

In the Lap of the Gods: The First Five Queen Albums

Consummate showmen and masters of the studio environment, in their first five albums the members of British rock group Queen transformed from ambitious contenders into elite practitioners of the genre.


Tuesday, June 16 2009

Brian May: The Definitive Biography by Laura Jackson

My advice is this: if you want to learn about Brian May, put on News of the World.


Thursday, December 6 2007

Queen: Rock Montreal & Live Aid [DVD]

Instead of reinforcing why Queen and I originally went our separate ways, this show reminded me of why I fell in love with the band in the first place.


Tuesday, August 28 2007

Queen: DVD Collectors Box [DVD]

There are some gems to be found in Under Review; but not a glimmer of magic to be had in Magic Moments.


Tuesday, April 24 2007

New DVDs gather early work by Jean Renoir, Louis Malle


Tuesday, January 3 2006

Queen: Queen: Under Review 1973-1980 [DVD]

Here's a documentary that takes an almost CSPAN approach to discussing a rock band.


Sunday, January 1 1995

Queen, The Crown Jewels


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