Originating at Charterhouse School, one of England’s most prestigious public schools, Genesis recorded their first album as teenagers in 1968. They … Continue Reading Genesis Albums: Ranked from Worst to Best
It took me a while to warm up to the sophisticated LA grooves of Steely Dan. Growing up, classic hits … Continue Reading 10 Best Steely Dan Songs
Congratulations to everyone who tried out last week’s Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers quiz. Good job to Tony, Max, and … Continue Reading Music Quiz: ‘Away’ Song Titles
This week we look at new releases from Nigerian Afrobeats/soul artist Tiwa Savage, indie-folk band Fleet Foxes, and musical polymath … Continue Reading New Music Reviews: Tiwa Savage, Fleet Foxes, and Sufjan Stevens
Track 115: Bad Girl by The Zakary ThaksRelease Date: 1966From: Corpus Christi, TexasAphoristical Rating: 8/10 From the coastal Texas city … Continue Reading Bad Girl by The Zakary Thaks: Nuggets
Well done to Tony, Rich, Sheik Yerbouti, and Geoff, who all scored full marks in last week’s quiz (and everyone … Continue Reading Music Quiz: Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Albums
Formed in 1981, London’s Talk Talk enjoyed an unusual career trajectory. They started their record career as a passable synth-pop … Continue Reading Talk Talk Albums: Ranked from Worst to Best
Track 116: Blackout of Gretely by GONNRelease Date: 1966From: Keokuk, IowaAphoristical Rating: 7/10 Iowa teenager Craig Moore formed a high … Continue Reading Nuggets: Blackout of Gretely by GONN
Congratulations to everyone who did well in last week’s Who’s That With Stevie Wonder quiz – I think every single … Continue Reading Music Quiz: Trivia Triangles
Today we look at new records from three veteran acts – an archival release from the late Tom Petty (who … Continue Reading New Music Reviews: Tom Petty, The Flaming Lips, and The Microphones
Track 117: Voices Green and Purple by The BeesRelease Date: 1966From: Covina, CaliforniaAphoristical Rating: 9/10 Confusingly, there are at least … Continue Reading Nuggets: Voices Green and Purple by The Bees
Congratulations to Sheik Yerbouti and Tony, who both scored 9/10 in last week’s error message quiz. This week you need … Continue Reading Music Quiz: Who’s That With Stevie Wonder?
Track 118: Blue’s Theme by Davie Allan & the ArrowsRelease Date: 1966From: San Fernando Valley, South CaliforniaAphoristical Rating: 7/10 Davie … Continue Reading Nuggets: Blue’s Theme by Davie Allan & the Arrows
Alex Chilton was already a star when he joined forces with the members of the band Icewater. Icewater’s members – … Continue Reading 10 Best Big Star Songs
Congratulations to tangerinetrees99, who scored the fastest time in last week’s musical instrument quiz, and well done to everyone who … Continue Reading Music Quiz: Pop Ups
This week we look at 2020 releases from Wales, Russia, and North Carolina (via Ghana). Enjoy! Kelly Lee Owens Inner … Continue Reading New Music Reviews: Kelly Lee Owens, Kate NV, and Moses Sumney
