The Safes – ‘Tasty Waves’ (album stream) (premiere)
Tasty Waves reveals the most infectious corners of The Safes' muscular pop.
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Nick Lowe: Reissues, 1982-1990
Six vital releases from one of the most underappreciated titans of power pop are finally back in print.
The Creator and Creation in Elvis Costello’s ‘Unfaithful Music & Disappearing Ink’
Costello on Costello is a joy for those already in the cult and another arrow in the quiver for those who think he should just shut up already.
The Story of the Jam, a Band That Had the Sense to Break up on Time
It's a great time to be a fan of The Jam and this 2015 documentary is but one reason why. Now issued with a full live concert from 1980, you can't lose.
Counterbalance: Graham Parker – Squeezing Out Sparks
Passion is no ordinary word—ain't manufactured or just another sound that you hear at night. Passion is also all over the 746th most acclaimed album of all time. A 1979 masterpiece is this week's Counterbalance.
Cosmic Psychos: Down on the Farm / Cosmic Psychos & Go the Hack!
Recently re-released by Goner Records, Down on the Farm/Cosmic Psychos documents the early "efforts" of off-putting Australian punks, while Go the Hack! captures the lads becoming rock stars.