Wednesday, October 26 2011
Tom Waits: Bad As Me
Bad As Me is a bracing, defiant attack against things as usual. Its clash and clatter are combative, but in the end -- and here's what throws the suits off -- utterly beautiful.
Tuesday, July 12 2011
Bought on the Fourth of July
With The Homeland Directive writer Robert Venditti offers a deep and meditative work on the nature of personhood in an era of mass marketing. Easily the equal of the illustrious works of John Reed or Jonathan Franzen, The Homeland Directive elevates both the political thriller genre and the comics medium.
Monday, March 28 2011
Rocking Chair Blues: Howlin’ Wolf - “Who’s Been Talkin’”
The blues is full of songs about mean mistreater women, and Howlin' Wolf recorded more than a few. But in "Who's Been Talkin'", Wolf puts the blame for failed love affair on himself.
Wednesday, September 29 2010
And the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees Are…
When the list of nominated artists for the 2011 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was released this morning, there were a few surprises.
Monday, December 7 2009
Tom Waits: Glitter and Doom Live
The idiosyncrasy with which the long-revered songwriter has built his legacy on transpires just as fascinatingly through a live venue as it does on his studio records.
Wednesday, October 7 2009
Rosie & the Originals - “Angel Baby”
Tom Waits isn't the only Pride of National City
