pop Archive
08 May 2013
The Orange Peels’ Adventures in Modern Recording (and Marketing, and Manufacturing, and…) Part Two
Continued from Part One… “And,” Clapp summarizes, “That’s what we’ve done ever since. We’re not going to become indebted to a label. If they want to help us out, and […]
07 May 2013
The Orange Peels’ Adventures in Modern Recording (and Marketing, and Manufacturing, and…) Part One
The Orange Peels have been releasing albums for sixteen years; Sun Moon is their fifth album. On all of their earlier albums, the cover art incorporated the color orange. Yet […]
01 May 2013
Album Review: Various Artists — Drink a Toast to Innocence
As far back as the 1980s, the great philosopher Huey Lewis proclaimed that it’s “hip to be square.” Good thing, that, because like many of my rock’n’roll fan contemporaries, I […]
02 Apr 2013
Album Review: Jim Ruiz Set – Mount Curve Avenue
Mystery Lawn Music has become associated with a particular kind of music; in broadest terms, it’s highly tuneful, melodic sunshine-y pop. (Look for a feature/interview featuring Allen Clapp, of the […]
01 Apr 2013
Album Review: Barbara & Ernie – Prelude To…
I truly admire the people at Real Gone Music. They continue to unearth music from ages ago that is in some cases long-cherished. In other cases it’s long-forgotten but worthwhile. […]
25 Mar 2013
Album Review: Skydog: The Duane Allman Retrospective
Seven CDs represents quite a lot of music. And all of the music on Skydog: The Duane Allman Retrospective was recorded in the space of six and half year years. […]
21 Mar 2013
The Felix Cavaliere Interview, Part 4
Conclusion, continued from Part Three… Bill Kopp: I have to admit that – like a lot of people – I don’t actually own, and haven’t even heard the late-period Rascals […]
20 Mar 2013
The Felix Cavaliere Interview, Part 3
Continued from Part Two… Bill Kopp: The song “Love is a Beautiful Thing” is one that has always really knocked me out. It has a really subtle yet powerful riff; […]
19 Mar 2013
The Felix Cavaliere Interview, Part 2
Continued from Part One… Bill Kopp: I find that it’s difficult for me to think of Rascals songs removed from their social and historical contexts. When I saw your band […]
18 Mar 2013
The Felix Cavaliere Interview, Part 1
In the Summer of 2010, Felix Cavaliere released an album in collaboration with Steve Cropper – their second together – called Midnight Flyer. In connection with that release, I interviewed […]