rawk Archive
08 Apr 2015
Album Review: The Mavericks — Mono
There’s much talk these days about the sorry state of country music. The genre – commercially, more popular than ever – is overrun with what its detractors call “bro country.” […]
27 Mar 2015
On the Fringe of Consonance: Double Naught Spy Car + Stew (Part 3)
Continued from Part Two… Bill Kopp: So the actual sessions for Panorama City took place ten years ago? Paul Lacques: Actually thirteen; we did these sessions in 2002. Y’know, we […]
26 Mar 2015
On the Fringe of Consonance: Double Naught Spy Car + Stew (Part 2)
Continued from Part One… Bill Kopp: The press release that accompanies my copy of Panorama City also uses the phrase “group ESP” when describing the interaction among you and your […]
25 Mar 2015
On the Fringe of Consonance: Double Naught Spy Car + Stew (Part 1)
The members of Double Naught Spy Car don’t seem put off by the genre labels that (cough, cough) certain rock writers tend to apply to musical artists. In fact they’ve […]
20 Mar 2015
Album Review: Todd Rundgren — At the BBC 1972-1982
Several years back, Todd Rundgren took a proactive approach to the myriad live recordings that exist documenting his long and varied career. A true renaissance man who engenders fierce loyalty […]
19 Mar 2015
Album Review: Supertramp — Crime of the Century (Deluxe Edition)
Among fans of progressive-minded 1970s rock, Supertramp have rarely gotten a fair shake. And the reasons are difficult to discern. Could it be the high-pitched lead vocals of co-lead singer […]
16 Mar 2015
Album Review: JD McPherson – Let the Good Times Roll
For music to retain its vital edge, it must keep pushing forward. Trying new things, seeking out new songs; those are key to music remaining vital. It’s a clumsy metaphor, […]
13 Mar 2015
A Trip Back in Time with Trip Shakespeare (Part Three)
>>> Hey kids! Don’t forget to read Parts One and Two! <<< Continued from Part Two… Bill Kopp: As we discussed earlier, you’re credited as co-producer on the new Trip […]
12 Mar 2015
A Trip Back in Time with Trip Shakespeare (Part Two)
Continued from Part One… Bill Kopp: When Trip Shakespeare cut Applehead Man, you were originally a trio. By the time of the second album, Matt Wilson‘s brother Dan had joined. […]
11 Mar 2015
A Trip Back in Time with Trip Shakespeare (Part One)
My interview with John Munson, bassist with late 1980s critical darlings Trip Shakespeare, began with him noting that my name sounded familiar to him: “How might I have heard your […]