October 2008
They Will Rock You (They Are The Champions)
This discussion might begin with the innocent posing of an impossible question: who is the all-time MVP of rock and roll? Most people, once the considerable pool of candidates was properly examined, could quickly reach consensus, right? Keep dreaming.
The Beatles - “Please Please Me”
“If they had wanted to, they could have found plenty of double meanings in our early work. How about ‘I’ll Keep You Satisfied’ or ‘Please…
Vancougar’s “Obvious”
What happens when a four-piece girl group discovers Rainer Maria and ‘50s Motown vocal harmonies? They form a group called Vancougar, featuring members of Cinch…
The Beatles - “Ask Me Why”
“Ask Me Why” was one of four songs that the Beatles played at Abbey Road Studios during their first recording session on June 6, 1962.…
Breakdancing Demons Make My Day
The Chemical Brothers come back with their best music video and song in years ... so why is it hard to care?
The Beatles - “Boys”
Paul McCartney has fondly remarked on the innocence of the Beatles’ early years, a time when they could perform a song that seemed keen on…
Punk’s not dead, it’s buttery
Good to see that former antichrist John Lydon is appearing in an ad for Country Life butter. Where would we be if punk hadn’t upended…
September 2008
The Beatles - “Chains”
“Chains” marks the first time on Please Please Me where the Beatles sound indifferent to the material they’re playing. Their version of the Gerry Goffin…
