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Top Ten Albums of 2009 (22:57) - Wow, has it really been over six months since I've posted anything on my blog? I didn't mean to abandon it, but life has been hectic. 2009 seems to have flown by faster than any previous year. I'm convinced time... | 0 Comments

Top Ten Albums of 2008 (12:06) - Another year, another list. 2008 was a good year for music -- here's my top ten favorites (in no particular order): Glasvegas - Glasvegas - While they may have been overhyped by the UK press, Glasvegas deliver the musical goods.... | 1 Comments

Top Ten Albums Of 2007 (14:42) - A solid year for music -- seems like I always had something new to enjoy. Here are the ones that really stuck with me (in no particular order): Office - A Night At The Ritz - Well crafted neo-new-wave which... | 0 Comments

Still Unavailable On CD (05:53) - I am seeking some songs which are unavailable on CD and which I cannot find online, period. I decided to put this post up in case someone has these songs as MP3s or would be willing to digitize from 45s... | 0 Comments

Music Review Round-Up (04:52) - It's hard to believe that 2007 is already one-third over. But looking back over the past four months, a lot of exciting music has been released. I figured it's time for a round-up of some of the best and worst... | 0 Comments

Top Ten Albums Of 2006 (03:36) - Overall, this past year didn't quite measure up to the one before it, but there's always great music being produced. Here's my top ten albums of 2006 in no particular order: The Hold Steady - Boys And Girls In America... | 0 Comments

Grant McLennan, R.I.P. (23:39) - I just found out today that Grant McLennan of the Go-Betweens passed away of a heart attack on May 6. His passing comes just as the Go-B's comeback was really picking up steam. I've got Go-B's on the stereo, and... | 0 Comments

Revisiting Some Old Skool Punk Classix (Music Review) (04:51) - The Jam made nary a dent here in the US. Our loss. They were best band to come out of UK punk rock not named The Clash. The 2-LP Snap! compilation was originally issued as the band's swan song in... | 0 Comments

Top Ten Albums Of 2005 (14:55) - Hey, we're still less than a couple of weeks into 2006, so here's my slightly belated top ten albums of 2005: Bloc Party - Silent Alarm The National - Alligator My Morning Jacket - Z Stars - Set Yourself On... | 0 Comments

Editors - The Back Room (Music Review) (04:51) - Since their retro sound is still fashionable these days (though who knows for how much longer), it's all too easy to dismiss Editors as a "me-too" band. Yes, at times they sound like Joy Division. And other post-punk bands too.... | 1 Comments

The National - Transcendent When Rockin' (Music Review) (02:50) - I recently stumbled upon Alligator, the most recent album by The National, which I have enjoyed immensely. The National are difficult group to pin down. They're from Cincinnati by way of New York. Their sound has elements of everything from... | 0 Comments

Q: VHS Or Beta? A: Yes. (Music Review) (14:17) - VHS Or Beta follow a pretty simple formula on their latest album Night On Fire. Thumping 70's disco + moody 80's new wave = new millennium dance-punk. It's not terribly original, but it makes for a fun listen. I especially... | 0 Comments

The RIAA - Hit 'Em Where It Hurts (02:00) - People collect coins, baseball cards, stamps. I happen to collect music. Specifically I'm interested in owning all the songs from bands I like in maximum audio fidelity (this means no crappy MP3s downloaded off the 'net are gonna cut it).... | 0 Comments

Elevator - Hot Hot Heat (Music Review) (01:57) - Elevator is a disappointment. Hot Hot Heat's last album Make Up The Breakdown was full of energetic, rhythmically-driven, new-wave pop. Elevator tries to improve on the formula, but succeeds only sporadically. Sure, "Goodnight Goodnight" is an ace single, "You Owe... | 1 Comments
Open Season - British Sea Power (Music Review) (01:50) - Open Season is a notch below British Sea Power's debut album, but it's still very, very good. They've definitely toned down their hard edge -- nothing rocks as hard as "Apologies To Insect Life" or even "Remember Me" from the... | 0 Comments

Best Radio Station In The Country (05:17) - When 99.1 WHFS went off the air recently in the DC area, I was sad because, back in the late 80's/early 90's, I think they were one of the finest "modern rock" stations in the country. They continue to broadcast... | 0 Comments

Roc The Bloc Party, k? No Bravery required. (Music Review) (03:08) - It's wise to be cautious when dealing with bands that are garnering overwhelming critical praise, especially when they can be seen as part of a larger trend (like say the whole 80's post-punk revival that's been in vogue lately). Sometimes,... | 0 Comments

Promising Follow-Ups From British Sea Power and Hot Hot Heat (05:02) - In 2003, I really enjoyed British Sea Power's debut The Decline Of British Sea Power as well as Hot Hot Heat's standout Make Up The Breakdown. Two rather different bands, but both are set to drop their follow-ups on April... | 0 Comments

A Reasonable Guide To Music Prose (21:24) - Elvis Costello once said, "Writing about music is like dancing about architecture - it's a really stupid thing to want to do." It's understandable why someone with his level of musical talent might think that way. However, for those who... | 0 Comments

Welcome to My Little Underground.... (03:59) - Here we go, the first test post on my blog. I'm looking forward to spouting off about my favorite subjects.... | 2 Comments