rawk Archive
08 Mar 2018
The Top 10 Syd Barrett Songs, Part Two
Continued from Part One… “In the Beechwoods” studio track recorded late 1967, produced by Norman Smith Quite possibly the Great Lost Syd Barrett/Pink Floyd track, the existence of “In the […]
07 Mar 2018
The Top 10 Syd Barrett Songs, Part One
When viewed against the backdrop of the influence he would exert upon popular music, Syd Barrett’s recorded body of work is remarkably small. The earliest studio session of which he […]
06 Mar 2018
Marillion: To Prog or Not to Prog? (Part Two)
Continued from Part One… And while for many, the whole idea of progressive rock means (somewhat paradoxically) looking back, Marillion has long been on the forward edge of one of […]
05 Mar 2018
Marillion: To Prog or Not to Prog? (Part One)
The heyday of progressive rock was the period 1971 to 1976; while suggestions that punk “killed” the genre are wishful thinking on the part of prog’s detractors, it’s true that […]
27 Feb 2018
Poco’s Rusty Young: A Good Feelin’ to Play
The genre of country rock has its origins in west coast bands of the late 1960s, including late-period Byrds, the Flying Burrito Brothers, Buffalo Springfield and Poco. And while perhaps […]
11 Feb 2018
Album Review: Helen Kelter Skelter — Melter
The members of the cleverly-named band Helen Kelter Skelter may not wish that it were so, but they may well be destined to be known as “that other band from […]
10 Feb 2018
Album Review: Delta Deep – East Coast Live
“Supergroup” is a term that gets bandied about so wantonly that it has become nearly meaningless. To their credit, the members of Delta Deep don’t bill themselves as one. But […]
10 Feb 2018
Album Review: Staring Into Nothing – Power
Pop-leaning, dramatic progressive rock is the order of the day on Power. Staring Into Nothing is merely a trio, but they manage a big sound. The three musicians – vocalists/keyboardist […]
10 Feb 2018
Album Review: Andrew Reed – If All the World Were Right
For many people, Asheville, North Carolina is and intentional destination. Set aside for the moment those retirees who settle here for their golden years. For young and middle-aged adults, it’s […]
07 Feb 2018
Like, Fun: They Might Be Giants
Note: an edited version of this feature ran in Brooklyn Paper; the story was written to preview January shows in the NYC borough. Released on January 19, I Like Fun […]