Music Quiz: 5 Letter Words in 1980s Songs
Congratulations to J. and Tony who tied for the fastest time in last week’s Finish That Band II quiz. This … Continue Reading Music Quiz: 5 Letter Words in 1980s Songs
10 Worst Songs of the 1980s
When I was a teenager in the 1990s, the 1980s were often reviled as the decade that taste forgot. But … Continue Reading 10 Worst Songs of the 1980s
Get Me to the World on Time by The Electric Prunes
Track 105: Get Me to the World on Time by The Electric PrunesRelease Date: 1967From: Los Angeles, CaliforniaAphoristical Rating: 8/10 … Continue Reading Get Me to the World on Time by The Electric Prunes
Music Quiz: Finish That Band II
Congratulations to Geoff from https://1001albumsin10years.wordpress.com/, who recorded last week’s fastest time with a perfect score. Max also achieved max points. … Continue Reading Music Quiz: Finish That Band II
New Music Reviews: The Weather Station, Transatlantic, and Steven Wilson
Welcome to the first batch of 2021 new album reviews. I examine the sophistipop of Canada’s The Weather Station, as … Continue Reading New Music Reviews: The Weather Station, Transatlantic, and Steven Wilson
10 Best Hüsker Dü Songs
Hüsker Dü are among the embarrassment of riches to emerge from Minnesota in the 1980s – their state’s contemporaries include … Continue Reading 10 Best Hüsker Dü Songs
Music Quiz: 4 Decades of Music Hits VIII
Last week’s 1980s lyric quiz was won by Eclectic Music Lover, who completed the quiz with 44 seconds to spare. … Continue Reading Music Quiz: 4 Decades of Music Hits VIII
Randy Newman Albums: Ranked from Worst to Best
Despite a career that spans from the 1962 single ‘Golden Gridiron Boy’ to the 2017 album Dark Matter, L.A. singer-songwriter … Continue Reading Randy Newman Albums: Ranked from Worst to Best
Mr. Pharmacist by The Other Half
Track 106: Mr. Pharmacist by The Other HalfRelease Date: 1966From: San Francisco, CaliforniaAphoristical Rating: 9/10 The Other Half were formed … Continue Reading Mr. Pharmacist by The Other Half
Music Quiz: 7 Letter Words in 1980s Songs
Last week’s quiz produced a bunch of different responses – some people cruised through it very fast, while others took … Continue Reading Music Quiz: 7 Letter Words in 1980s Songs
10 Worst Songs of the 1970s
1970s were a great time for albums – acts like David Bowie, Marvin Gaye, Joni Mitchell, and Led Zeppelin released … Continue Reading 10 Worst Songs of the 1970s
Open Up Your Door by Richard & the Young Lions
Track 107: Open Up Your Door by Richard & the Young LionsRelease Date: 1966From: Newark, New JerseyAphoristical Rating: 6/10 A … Continue Reading Open Up Your Door by Richard & the Young Lions
Music Quiz: 4×4 Musicians
We had lots of perfect scores last week, but the fastest score went to Music Enthusiast Jim S. Well done … Continue Reading Music Quiz: 4×4 Musicians
10 Best Pixies Songs
A quirky alternative rock band from Boston, Massachusetts, the Pixies effectively bridged two eras in guitar rock; the underground bands … Continue Reading 10 Best Pixies Songs
So Long Jerry by Ween: Great B-Sides
One of the most misleading album titles in popular music is Ween’s 12 Golden Country Greats. The country part isn’t … Continue Reading So Long Jerry by Ween: Great B-Sides
Music Quiz: 9-10 Letter Words in 1960s Songs
Last week’s 2010s lyrics quiz threw out a very wide range of scores. Sheik Yerbouti won with 100%. This week’s … Continue Reading Music Quiz: 9-10 Letter Words in 1960s Songs
