Surf Rock.
Metal.
Folk.
Grunge.
Hip hop.
When any decade of the past half century is brought up, there are inevitably music genres that go along with it. Be it good, bad or ugly, every era had a distinct identity. (more…)
September 10, 2009
August 11, 2009
99-Cent Meltdown
Sticky Fingers.
The White Album.
Rocks.
Nostalgic reminders of an era long gone, the these three classic albums are more or less museum artifacts in light of the current iTunes-influenced, ‘singles-only’ music climate that we wade through today. (more…)
July 10, 2009
Warmed Over (feat. Lil’ Wayne)
Gene Simmons has a point.
It’s 2004, and he’s shooting a video for the newest single off his solo effort, A$$hole.
“Rappers are the real rockstars these days,” he said.
While the opinion is five years old, it sadly rings true to this day. (more…)
June 30, 2009
The Take – Indier Than Thou: The Kids Are All Right
Indier Than Thou: The Kids Are All Right
The Tragically Hip—the band and the demographic—are a funny lot.
But I’m not here to talk about the whiny-voiced, “R.E.M.-on-Ritalin” Ontario, Canada four-piece. Nor am I here to drop any more sophomoric puns on you.
What’s on my mind today is (more…)
June 29, 2009
The Take – Primum Non Nocere
Primum Non Nocere
“First, not to harm.”
Hmph.
Talk about your uppity intro’s. Then again, just letting you know my intentions: to inform and entertain. Nothing more, nothing less. (more…)
