I Like My Lyrics A B S TR A CTLyrics of all kinds are welcome in my ears, but I’ve always had an affinity for cryptic, vague, or abstract lyrics that lure me into trying…Just nowJust now
The Early Sound of Germany’s Fab FourThis article’s thumbnail depicts (mannequins of) Kraftwerk at the peak of their powers around the time they released 1978’s, The Man…1d ago1d ago
The Greatest Band That Will Never Be In the Rock n’ Roll Hall of FameThere’s no small number of great innovators in rock n’ roll history who many feel deserve to be, but have not been inducted into the Rock…Jan 13Jan 13
“Washer” by SlintPlaying quietly to build up suspense and tension for a cathartic release of excitement is an age-old songwriting trick that’s been…Dec 19, 2020Dec 19, 2020
“I’m At That Party Right Now” + “The Centre Of The Bridge” by Vito RicciEven the most deafening or jarring piece of metal music could still be very mainstream if it employs sounds, techniques and cliches…Dec 3, 2020Dec 3, 2020
“Sex Bomb” by FlipperI write a lot of articles on music that I find really moving and inspiring, but this post won’t be one of them. There’s nothing to really…Nov 25, 2020Nov 25, 2020
“The Telephone Call” By KraftwerkMy favorite pop songs tend to juxtapose catchy, upbeat vocal melodies and instrumental parts with profoundly melancholic lyrics, and I can…Nov 5, 2020Nov 5, 2020
“I Remember Eddie” by MeIn light of Eddie Van Halen’s recent passing, I came up with the idea to record a guitar solo accompanied by audio clips from various…Oct 22, 2020Oct 22, 2020
“Typical Girls” by The SlitsThe punk movement of the late 70’s is often associated with a wave of boy bands that made hyper-aggressive, testosterone fueled music for…Oct 13, 2020Oct 13, 2020
“Like A Rolling Stone” by Bob DylanI know, I know. Of all Dylan songs to review, why his biggest hit? In fact, why am I reviewing his music at all on an avant-garde music…Oct 3, 2020Oct 3, 2020