david brookings Archive
09 Sep 2026
Hundred-word Reviews for September 2026 #1
Closet-cleaning time again. Standard disclaimer applies: While these capsule reviews are brief, all featured titles deserve your attention are are thus recommended. One reissue, two archival releases and two new-for-2026 […]
23 Jan 2022
Album Review: David Brookings – Mania at the Talent Showcase
A quick bit of context here, if you don’t mind. I’ve been a fan of Brookings’ music for some years now, and have reviewed at least two of his albums […]
30 Jun 2021
Album Review: Various Artists — Big Stir Singles: The Ninth Wave
Maybe it’s because I’m a writer, but when I encounter an album that includes liner notes, I tend to read before I listen. Or, at least I’ll start to read […]
15 May 2019
Even More Hundred-worders for May 2019
I’m determined to keep my backlog of music-for-review to a manageable size. Making that happen means that once again it’s time for ten of my quickie reviews. So off we […]
06 Sep 2016
Album Review: David Brookings and the Average Lookings – s/t
Power pop is a musical genre for true believers, artists and listeners alike. Relentlessly upbeat – even when the subject matter is melancholy – power pop charges ahead, determinedly uninterested […]