10 Best Songs from Paul Westerberg’s Solo Career
My first encounter with the music of Paul Westerberg was my sister’s copy of the Friends soundtrack. I wasn’t impressed … Continue Reading 10 Best Songs from Paul Westerberg’s Solo Career
Music Quiz: T Albums by 3 Singles
It looks like we had a dead heat last week – Rich from KamerTunes and Music Enthusiast Jim both scored … Continue Reading Music Quiz: T Albums by 3 Singles
The Jam: Albums Ranked from Worst to Best
The Jam were huge in the UK during the punk era, scoring four top ten albums and four number one … Continue Reading The Jam: Albums Ranked from Worst to Best
Candy and a Currant Bun by Pink Floyd: Great B-Sides
As I wrote in an earlier Syd Barrett post: When people talk about wasted potential in rock and roll, it’s … Continue Reading Candy and a Currant Bun by Pink Floyd: Great B-Sides
Music Quiz: 1970s Artists on Their Album Cover
Congratulations to everyone who scored 100% in last week’s Scrambled 1990s vocalist quiz, and especially to Sheik Yerbouti who just … Continue Reading Music Quiz: 1970s Artists on Their Album Cover
15 Best New Songs Recorded For Greatest Hits Albums
As a young music fan, I was heavily reliant on Greatest Hits for my collection. I earned $3 for mowing … Continue Reading 15 Best New Songs Recorded For Greatest Hits Albums
Set the Ray to Jerry by The Smashing Pumpkins: Great B-Sides
I’m just the right age to have accumulated a collection of friends who were obsessed by The Smashing Pumpkins. One … Continue Reading Set the Ray to Jerry by The Smashing Pumpkins: Great B-Sides
Music Quiz: Scrambled 1990s Vocalists
Congratulations to Tony from Mumbling About… who scored full marks with the quickest time last week while eliminating his options. … Continue Reading Music Quiz: Scrambled 1990s Vocalists
New Music Reviews: Jessie Ware, Yves Tumor, and Rina Sawayama
Three more recent releases for your listening pleasure. Jessie Ware’s sophisticated dance-pop, Yves Tumor’s abrasive electronica, and Rina Sawayama’s brash … Continue Reading New Music Reviews: Jessie Ware, Yves Tumor, and Rina Sawayama
10 Best Songs by Carole King
Even before she released her first solo album, New York’s Carole King had already enjoyed a prolific music career. She’d … Continue Reading 10 Best Songs by Carole King
Music Quiz: Eliminate Your Options
Congratulations to John Snow from 2loud2oldmusic, who scored the fastest time in last week’s quiz (and was one of only … Continue Reading Music Quiz: Eliminate Your Options
The Smiths: Albums Ranked from Worst to Best
The two figures at the centre of 1980s English indie-rock band The Smiths were an unlikely pairing. Vocalist Morrissey was … Continue Reading The Smiths: Albums Ranked from Worst to Best
I Just Threw Out the Love of My Dreams by Weezer: Great B-Sides
Los Angeles power-pop band Weezer have pumped out records since 1994, but they’re largely beloved for their first pair of … Continue Reading I Just Threw Out the Love of My Dreams by Weezer: Great B-Sides
Music Quiz: Famous Trios
Last week’s 1960s Ruined by a Letter quiz was pretty easy once you figured out how it worked – lots … Continue Reading Music Quiz: Famous Trios
New Music Reviews – Taylor Swift, Phoebe Bridgers, Perfume Genius
This week I look at new releases by pop-superstar-turned-indie-folkster Taylor Swift, singer songwriter Phoebe Bridgers, and chamber-pop artist Perfume Genius. … Continue Reading New Music Reviews – Taylor Swift, Phoebe Bridgers, Perfume Genius
10 Best Dave Dobbyn Songs
If you’re not from Australasia, chances are that you’re not familiar with Dave Dobbyn – he’s ubiquitous in New Zealand, … Continue Reading 10 Best Dave Dobbyn Songs
