Rock music’s most arrogant band released their 11th studio album a week ago (March 27) and while Pearl Jam does explore some new angles, the 12 song, nearly hour long Gigaton sounds slovenly at times […]
Author: Drew
Concert Review: Rush – Presto Tour April 2, 1990
Thirty-years ago today I attended my first concert. Which was also my first Rush concert. Presto tour. Coincidentally, I saw the Rush Presto tour at the Forum in Los Angeles, the location of Rush’s final […]
Album Review: Simple Minds – Once Upon a Time
My casual pursuit of buying vinyl records occasionally finds something that peaks my interest. Once upon a time, some time ago, I found a record so crisp and clean it looked brand new. I don’t […]
Album Review: Andy Taylor – Thunder
The lost member? The forgotten member? The expendable member? Whatever you call Andy Taylor you can kind of see why he separated with Duran Duran not once, but twice. Clearly, a hard rocker at heart, […]
Robin Wilson of Gin Blossoms Live Tonight on YouTube
Robin Wilson, singer for Gin Blossoms, hits the band’s official YouTube channel tonight at 6 p.m. (PST) to play some music and spread some love to everyone. If you like Gin Blossoms or just need […]
Album Review: Alex Lifeson – Victor
WE’RE ALL GOING TO DIE! Oh, sorry. That was for my other blog. Ok, just kidding. But seeing as I was to see classic rockers Kansas (for the first time!) on Friday for their Point […]
Concert Review: The Grand Ole Opry
You cannot not attend the Grand Ole Opry when visiting Nashville, TN. A concert, yes, but also a live radio show. The longest running radio broadcast show, in fact. If you didn’t know, many music […]
Album Review: Ozzy Osbourne – Ordinary Man
I never thought I’d review an Ozzy Osbourne album. Probably not an ideal way to start a review especially if I want to draw you, the reader, in but who rails against transparency? I was […]
10 Ways the Concert Experience Gets Ruined
Attending concerts used to elicit great anticipation and a “can’t wait” vibe but sometimes too much of a good thing eventually wears you down. I was not an avid concert goer until 12 years or […]
Album Review: Pet Shop Boys – Hotspot
The 80s synth icons Pet Shop Boys return with their best album since 1999’s Nightlife and their first full length album in four years as the London-based duo brings a return to their pop hit […]
