Simon Says…Buy Graceland
Paul Simon – Graceland Record Label: Warner Bros. Release Date: August 12, 1986 It is days like this that I thank my lucky stars I work in the music industry. My boss has amassed a large selection of previously loved vinyl that has been used as trade-in material and every so often, I have the
Geek is Chique
Weezer – Blue Record Label – David Geffen Company Release Date: May 10, 1994 Rating: 5/5 Music is ever changing, and sometimes it is great to reflect on what has already passed. Following the glitz and glam of Hair Metal, and right on the heels of Grunge four ordinary looking guys, geeks some might
A Wasteland Companion is no Waste.
A Wasteland Companion – M. Ward Label: Merge Records Release Date: April 10, 2012 Rating: 4.5/5 Over a year since we last heard anything from him, M. Ward is releasing his first solo album since 2009′s Hold Time. M. Ward is a gifted and talented singer/songwriter and guitarist who is one half of She &
Green Naugahyde: Where can I get me some?
Primus – Green Naugahyde Record Label: ATO Records, Prawn Song Release Date: September 13, 2011 Les Claypool is an unusual sort at the best of times both musically and personally and thank god for that! In his latest bombastic endeavour, Les teams up with Larry Lalonde on guitars and former Primus drummer Jay Lane to
Ten Second Epic in Waterloo
Venue: Maxwell’s Music House Location: Waterloo Ontario Doors opened: 6:30pm Date: Saturday March 31, 2012 The lights were dim everywhere but the stage. The bartender was filling orders with speed and grace. The sound guy was going through the final checks and the merchandise was flying out of the booths. A man in a fedora
Poor Moon’s Illusion
Poor Moon – Illusion Record Label: Sub Pop Records Release Date: March 27, 2012 When looking for good music I often find myself looking down the barrel of the familiar. I recently found myself on Sub Pop’s website looking through their roster when I stumbled upon the band Poor Moon. What struck me about
