Thursday, September 29 2011
Musical Auteurism: Recognizing Genius
An album is not an insulated document, but rather something that breathes and grows within an artist's discography. I challenge music fans to not simply find songs or albums that they like (though certainly that has a completely worthwhile place), but to find entire discographies (from acknowledged classics to forgotten albums) to grow with over time.
Thursday, February 3 2011
The Year In Music: June 2010
June 2010, the subject of our latest look at the year’s biggest events in music, was a month of successful releases and summer concerts.
Thursday, January 6 2011
My Top Ten Beach Boys Albums
The Beach Boys are my favorite band, and all following pop composers are compared to the incomparable standard of Brian Wilson, the true pop genius
Thursday, September 23 2010
The Lost Art of the Non-Album Single
The album is a phenomenal format, don’t get me wrong, but there was something truly magical about Motown, the Brill Building, and the British Invasion simultaneously giving you the best two minutes and 30 seconds they had.
Wednesday, August 12 2009
The Beach Boys: Summer Love Songs
Don't break out the flip-flops quite yet: This fine and servicable Beach Boys compilation hits only a couple of highlights (along with some excellent album cuts), but isn't much in terms of a cohesive listening experience.
Wednesday, November 26 2008
The Beach Boys - U.S. Singles Collection
The Beach Boys - U.S. Singles Collection: The Capitol Years 1962-1965 - Capitol [$132.98]
Tuesday, November 18 2008
