The Weekly Playlist – Dec. 19 to Dec. 25

December 25, 2021December 24, 2021 Drew

Merry Christmas! The penultimate Weekly Playlist. Such an odd word to describe the second to last of something. Well, I digress. Not a huge week of listening to music but got in some all-time favorites and broke in a new speaker. Metallica – (various songs) Night 2 of Metallica’s 40th Anniversary show occurred Sunday which I tuned in for with nearly the same amount of excitement as attending a concert in person. Seriously. Night 1 was awesome and Sunday did not disappoint with another two-hour, 15 song setlist of classic and deep album Metallica cuts. The livestreams were very well … Continue reading The Weekly Playlist – Dec. 19 to Dec. 25

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Metallica Celebrates 40 years with Two Epic Concerts

December 20, 2021December 20, 2021 Drew

Congratulations to Metallica and the band’s 40 years of making heavy metal music. The pioneers of monster rock celebrated their milestone over the weekend with 40 Years of Metallica a two concert event, one Friday (Dec. 17) and the second … Continue reading Metallica Celebrates 40 years with Two Epic Concerts

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The Weekly Playlist – Dec. 12 to Dec. 18

December 18, 2021December 18, 2021 Drew

With the Top 10 Best Albums of 2021 mostly wrapped up, I concentrated my listening efforts on music that came to mind or I heard about or that sat around a bit too long without listening. Def Leppard – Self-titled (album) The underrated and underappreciated self-titled Def Leppard album from 2015, also the band’s “latest.” This one sounds like a missing record or some type of vault release from the 1980s without feeling dated. The band didn’t give this one much play on ensuing tours either, despite plenty of worthy tracks. Where is Def Leppard anyway? Twice cancelled tour with … Continue reading The Weekly Playlist – Dec. 12 to Dec. 18

Concert Reviews11 Comments

Best Concerts of 2021

December 13, 2021December 20, 2021 Drew

Updated Concerts resumed the second half of 2021 as pandemic fears waned and life returned to a mandated normal. Some states enjoyed live shows sooner than others but by the end of summer people seemingly filled arenas and theaters across … Continue reading Best Concerts of 2021

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Album Review: Metallica – The Black Album

August 12, 2021July 20, 2021 Drew

Thirty years ago today the album that ruled college campuses across the nation, changed the direction and scope of the band, and split a fan base was released with much acclaim and extraordinary sales. Metallica’s self-titled fifth record, also known … Continue reading Album Review: Metallica – The Black Album

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13 Best Road Trip Songs

April 29, 2021May 4, 2021 Drew

I brought along nearly a dozen CDs to listen during my recent long distance travels but opened not one jewel case. Instead, I tuned into whatever radio station waves were available and hung on until the static proved too much … Continue reading 13 Best Road Trip Songs

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Debut Album Review: Metallica – Kill ‘Em All

April 6, 2021July 10, 2021 Drew

You’d be hard-pressed to find someone, not already in the know, to identify the band that released Kill ‘Em All as the same band that released Hardwired…To Self-Destruct. The fast-paced speed metal of Metallica’s debut album Kill ‘Em All introduced … Continue reading Debut Album Review: Metallica – Kill ‘Em All

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Top Concerts of 2020

December 18, 2020December 15, 2020 Drew

Stop laughing. Technically, I attended one concert and came close to seeing three before the shutdown. But, as the coronavirus loomed and bands figured out ways to reach the masses without touring I did manage to see a couple of … Continue reading Top Concerts of 2020

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How To Enjoy Watching Livestream Concerts

November 20, 2020November 21, 2020 Drew

Attending a concert often imparts an unimaginable impact on your senses leaving you in awe for days. It’s why we go! This was the norm until the coronavirus put a pause on live events and ended touring. After March, all … Continue reading How To Enjoy Watching Livestream Concerts

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Concert Review: Metallica Helping Hands Concert Gives In More Ways Than One

November 14, 2020November 17, 2020 Drew

That was (mostly) awesome. Love them or forget them, call them a sell-out or it was over after 1989, call them what you will, but Metallica knows how to put on a show whether live in person, at the drive-in … Continue reading Concert Review: Metallica Helping Hands Concert Gives In More Ways Than One

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