review Archive
09 Apr 2013
Album Review: Quicksilver Messenger Service — Live at the Fillmore June 7, 1968
Quicksilver Messenger Service were one of those bands of the 60s and early 70s that undeservedly sort of fell through the cracks of history. They released seven LPs between 1968 […]
08 Apr 2013
Album Review: Curved Air – Airwaves
Not to take anything away from the impressive achievements of The Police (their dubious 21st century reunion notwithstanding), but it’s long been a source of some amusement among rock historians […]
05 Apr 2013
Album Review: E.Normus Trio – Love and Barbiturates
This music reviewing gig of mine is funny, sometimes. Not long ago I received via email a press release from a New York-based music publicist. The message covered a number […]
04 Apr 2013
Album Review: The Scenics – Dead Man Walks Down Bayview
I don’t pretend to know much (or anything) about the Toronto music scene. But I feel safe in my assertion that The Scenics aren’t typical of whatever it sounds like. […]
03 Apr 2013
EP Review: Nakia – Drown in the Crimson Tide
Deftly walking the tightrope between crafting classic soul and serving up something contemporary, Nakia‘s EP Drown in the Crimson Tide has it both ways. Remaining true to the style and […]
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. […]
29 Mar 2013
Album Review: Eddie Roberts’ West Coast Sounds – It’s About Time
What’s that you say? You want some new music that features the expert precision and passion of jazz, and the oomph and fire of rock, but you don’t want the […]
28 Mar 2013
Album Review: Albert King – Born Under a Bad Sign
Here’s one often reliable method for discerning whether an album is an important one: when you first hear it, do you recognize several of the songs via popular cover versions? […]
27 Mar 2013
Album Review: Jeff Healey – As the Years Go Passing By
Now here’s an interesting package. Compiled and released with the full cooperation, involvement and blessing of the family/estate of the late Jeff Healey, As the Years Go Passing By is […]