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 →

THE JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE

The Jimi Hendrix Experience at Monterey(Experience Hendrix/Geffen/Ume)   In the mid 1960s Hendrix had left his native US, after stints in the military and on the chitlin circuit.  ... Continue Reading →

MORRISSEY & KRISTEEN YOUNG

Morrissey & Kristeen YoungFriday October 5, 2007. Ah, Morrissey. Wait a minute. It’s tempting to note that all reviews of a Morrissey show must begin like that, must reflect ... Continue Reading →

KRISTEEN YOUNG SPEAKS

Kristeen Young SPEAKS     Kristeen Young, a striking chanteuse born and bred in St. Louis, has all the composure and grace of a torch singer, the raw emotion of a performance ... 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 →