CAROLE KING AND JAMES TAYLOR AT THE TROUBADOR

Carole King and James Taylor at the Troubadour   That headline was probably used for an article 30 or 40 years ago, and improbably it can be used for a series of benefit shows ... Continue Reading →

WHEN YOU HAVE FAR-LESS

Wanting more when you have Far-Less   No one likes to be pigeon-holed. Being a band on the road is hard enough as it is, without people labelling you, or calling you the next ... Continue Reading →

DAVID BYRNE: THE KNEE PLAYS

David Byrne: The Knee Plays (Nonesuch)   This 1985 album finally sees the light of the digital dawn.  Right around Halloween, this slow jazz, street march and infectious ... Continue Reading →

JOE STRUMMER: THE FUTURE IS UNWRITTEN

  Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten Julien Temple gained fame with his sparkling Absolute Beginners in 1986, dove into music videos during the ensuing years, resurfaced in ... Continue Reading →

BEST OF VAN MORRISON VOL. 3

The Best of Van Morrison Vol. 3 (EMI/Manhattan/Exile)   The Bard of Belfast has released various double discs in his career:  at least one classic live album (Too Late To ... Continue Reading →

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN – “MAGIC”

BRUCE SPRINGSTEENMAGIC(Columbia) It was a huge week for rockers of a certain age.  New releases were on offer from the following folks, to the extent the target demographic can ... Continue Reading →

“OBLIVION WITH BELLS”

UnderworldOblivion With Bells The new album by Underworld, Oblivion With Bells, hits stores- or free download sites, your choice- October 16, and wow, is it amazing. I’m still ... Continue Reading →

DOWN – III – OVER THE UNDER

Down – IIIOver the Under(Warner) It's been 5 years since Down came out with their last album, and a lot has happened.  Loss, rebirth, redemption and strength seems ... Continue Reading →