These Are Days by 10,000 Maniacs
Spring is my favourite time of the year in New Zealand – the days get longer and sunnier. I don’t … Continue Reading These Are Days by 10,000 Maniacs
Music Quiz: Which Band Member II?
Congratulations to everyone who made full marks in last week’s 2000s quiz – Rich, Murphy’s Law, and Tony all scored … Continue Reading Music Quiz: Which Band Member II?
The Replacements: Worst to Best
During ten anarchic years, The Replacements recorded a ton of wonderful Paul Westerberg songs, self-sabotaged their career, and never achieved … Continue Reading The Replacements: Worst to Best
I Never Thought I’d Live To Be A Hundred by The Moody Blues
It’s difficult to not pick favourite members in a band like The Moody Blues; during their “Core Seven” albums, between … Continue Reading I Never Thought I’d Live To Be A Hundred by The Moody Blues
Ruined By A Letter Song Titles: Music Quiz
I was pretty amazed when we got three 30/30 in last week’s tough trivia contest – congratulations to Geoff, Tony, … Continue Reading Ruined By A Letter Song Titles: Music Quiz
Jackson Browne: Worst to Best in the 1970s
Jackson Browne is perhaps the quintessential 1970s singer-songwriter, a sensitive individual who analysed his difficult relationships into songs. He was … Continue Reading Jackson Browne: Worst to Best in the 1970s
Monkey Gone To Heaven by Pixies
A few months ago we discussed a curious incident at Wellington Zoo, New Zealand, when an intruder broke into the … Continue Reading Monkey Gone To Heaven by Pixies
Music Quiz: Almost Useless Music Trivia
Congratulations to Tony at https://mumblingabout.com/, who solved last week’s quiz in a mind-blowing 46 seconds. This week’s quiz requires you to … Continue Reading Music Quiz: Almost Useless Music Trivia
When Do Bands Peak? (Part 2)
A couple of weeks ago, we looked at when bands peak – I’ve always enjoyed band’s later albums where they … Continue Reading When Do Bands Peak? (Part 2)
Interviewing Randy Newman by Glenn Tilbrook
I’ve been tremendously under the weather this week, and one of the best parts of being sick is the hallucinatory … Continue Reading Interviewing Randy Newman by Glenn Tilbrook
Music Quiz: 4 Decades of Music Hits
Last week’s competition could perhaps be described as the Falklands War of Music Quizzes, with Bruce (https://vinylconnection.com.au/) just pipping Rich … Continue Reading Music Quiz: 4 Decades of Music Hits
Up All Night by The Records
For some reason, hosting a birthday slumber party for my seven year old daughter on Friday reminded me of this … Continue Reading Up All Night by The Records
Music Quiz: Self-Titled Albums
Congratulations to Jim and Tony, who both scored 25/25 in last week’s guitarist quiz. This week you need to match … Continue Reading Music Quiz: Self-Titled Albums
When Do Bands Peak?
It’s easy to find lists of great debut albums, but personally I often prefer band’s later records, where they stretch … Continue Reading When Do Bands Peak?
The Whirlwind: XII. Dancing With Eternal Glory / Whirlwind (reprise) by Transatlantic
1970s progressive rock is one of my favourite eras of music – bands like Yes, Genesis, King Crimson, and Gentle … Continue Reading The Whirlwind: XII. Dancing With Eternal Glory / Whirlwind (reprise) by Transatlantic
Music Quiz: Ranker’s 25 Greatest Guitarists
Congratulations to Rich, Steve, and Aaron who scored full marks in last week’s Rolling Stones quiz. This week’s challenge requires … Continue Reading Music Quiz: Ranker’s 25 Greatest Guitarists
