Nuggets: Get Me to the World on Time by The Electric Prunes
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Music Quiz: Finish That Band II
Congratulations to Geoff from , who recorded last week’s fastest time with a perfect score. Max also achieved max points.…
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…
10 Best Hüsker Dü Songs
Hüsker Dü are among the embarrassment of riches to emerge from Minnesota in the 1980s – their contemporaries included Prince,…
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.…
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…
Nuggets: Mr. Pharmacist by The Other Half
Before he became Patti Smith’s lead guitarist, Lenny Kaye compiled the 2 album set, Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First…
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…
10 Worst Songs of the 1970s
The 1970s were a great decade for albums. Acts like David Bowie, Marvin Gaye, Joni Mitchell, and Led Zeppelin released…
Nuggets: Open Up Your Door by Richard & the Young Lions
Before he became Patti Smith’s lead guitarist, Lenny Kaye compiled the 2 album set, Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First…
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…
10 Best Pixies Songs
A quirky alternative rock band from Boston, Massachusetts, the Pixies effectively bridged two eras in guitar rock; the underground bands…
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…
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…
Tintin Comics: Ranked From Worst To Best
Belgian cartoonist Georges Remi, better known as Hergé, published the first Tintin adventure in the Catholic magazine Le Vingtième Siècle…
Nuggets: Just Like Me by Paul Revere & the Raiders
Before he became Patti Smith’s lead guitarist, Lenny Kaye compiled the 2 album set, Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First…
Music Quiz: 5 Letter Words in 2010s Songs
Last week’s 1990s quiz was headed for a tie between J. and Tony, before Aaron came in late with a…
10 Best Billy Joel Songs
Despite his talent, it took Billy Joel a long time to find success. He played piano on the Shangri-Las’ ‘Remember…
Nuggets: You Burn Me Up and Down by We The People
Before he became Patti Smith’s lead guitarist, Lenny Kaye compiled the 2 album set, Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First…
Music Quiz: 90s Rock Song By 5 Words
We have two weeks of Missing Musician Antonyms results to catch up with. Sheik Yerbouti had the fastest time with…
10 Best Albums of 2020
I know it’s obligatory to insert a comment here about how terrible the year 2020 was. Down in New Zealand,…
Music Quiz: Missing Musician Antonyms
It’s summer holidays in New Zealand – I’ll let you know who won last week’s quiz next week. This week…
New Music Reviews: Ichiko Aoba, Poppy, and Jeff Rosenstock
It’s the last batch of reviews of 2020 releases. Ichiko Aoba dresses up her folk music in strings and synths,…
Nuggets: I Live in the Springtime by The Lemon Drops
Before he became Patti Smith’s lead guitarist, Lenny Kaye compiled the 2 album set, Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First…
Music Quiz: Missing Musician Antonyms II
Everyone, and their monkey, bested me at last week’s Elvis picture quiz. Congratulations in particular to all the perfect scores…
New Music Reviews: Natalia Lafourcade, Taylor Swift, and Gabriel Garzón-Montano
Natalia Lafourcade explores traditional Mexican music, Taylor Swift delivers a second surprise indie-folk album for 2020, and Gabriel Garzón-Montano plays…
Nuggets: Mindrocker by Fenwyck
Before he became Patti Smith’s lead guitarist, Lenny Kaye compiled the 2 album set, Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First…
Music Quiz: Spot the Elvis
Most people aced last week’s male vocalist quiz. Rich and Jim tied for fastest time, although Rich had the distinction…
New Music Reviews: Cleo Sol, Chloe x Halle, and Wobbler
This week we look at the most recent releases from London neo-soul artist Cleo Sol (a member of Sault), L.A.…
Nuggets: Hold Me Now by The Rumors
Before he became Patti Smith’s lead guitarist, Lenny Kaye compiled the 2 album set, Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First…
Music Quiz: Musical Men By Image IV
Congratulations to Geoff Stephen who, with a little help with his wife, just pipped Tony in the 1990s lyrics quiz.…
New Music Reviews: Ela Minus, Sault, Róisín Murphy
In this week’s new music reviews: a Colombian, an anonymous collective, and an Irishwoman walk into a bar…… Ela Minus…
Nuggets: Love's Gone Bad by The Underdogs
Before he became Patti Smith’s lead guitarist, Lenny Kaye compiled the 2 album set, Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First…
Music Quiz: Song by Opening Lyrics (1990s)
Congratulations to Max from , who scored a perfect 30/30 in last week’s 1970s lyrics quiz, with commiserations to Felix…
New Music Reviews: Adrianne Lenker, Gillian Welch, and Ariana Grande
Three recent albums – a solo album by Big Thief’s Adrianne Lenker, enthralling with just voice and guitar. An archival…
Nuggets: Why Pick On Me by The Standells
Before he became Patti Smith’s lead guitarist, Lenny Kaye compiled the 2 album set, Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First…
Music Quiz: Song by Opening Lyrics (1970s)
Congratulations to Music Enthusiast Jim, who scored the fastest time while completing the Away song titles quiz. Good work as…
Genesis Albums: Ranked from Worst to Best
Originating at Charterhouse School, one of England’s most prestigious public schools, Genesis recorded their first album as teenagers in 1968. They…
10 Best Steely Dan Songs
It took me a while to warm up to the sophisticated LA grooves of Steely Dan. Growing up, classic hits…
Music Quiz: 'Away' Song Titles
Congratulations to everyone who tried out last week’s Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers quiz. Good job to Tony, Max, and…
New Music Reviews: Tiwa Savage, Fleet Foxes, and Sufjan Stevens
This week we look at new releases from Nigerian Afrobeats/soul artist Tiwa Savage, indie-folk band Fleet Foxes, and musical polymath…
Nuggets: Bad Girl by The Zakary Thaks
Before he became Patti Smith’s lead guitarist, Lenny Kaye compiled the 2 album set, Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First…
Music Quiz: Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Albums
Well done to Tony, Rich, Sheik Yerbouti, and Geoff, who all scored full marks in last week’s quiz (and everyone…
Talk Talk Albums: Ranked from Worst to Best
Formed in 1981, London’s Talk Talk enjoyed an unusual career trajectory. They started their record career as a passable synth-pop…
Nuggets: Blackout of Gretely by GONN
Before he became Patti Smith’s lead guitarist, Lenny Kaye compiled the 2 album set, Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First…
Music Quiz: Trivia Triangles
Congratulations to everyone who did well in last week’s Who’s That With Stevie Wonder quiz – I think every single…
New Music Reviews: Tom Petty, The Flaming Lips, and The Microphones
Today we look at new records from three veteran acts – an archival release from the late Tom Petty (who…
Nuggets: Voices Green and Purple by The Bees
Before he became Patti Smith’s lead guitarist, Lenny Kaye compiled the 2 album set, Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First…
Music Quiz: Who's That With Stevie Wonder?
Congratulations to Sheik Yerbouti and Tony, who both scored 9/10 in last week’s error message quiz. This week you need…
Nuggets: Blue's Theme by Davie Allan & the Arrows
Before he became Patti Smith’s lead guitarist, Lenny Kaye compiled the 2 album set, Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First…
10 Best Big Star Songs
Alex Chilton was already a star when he joined forces with the Icewater. Icewater’s members – singer/guitarist Chris Bell, bassist…
Music Quiz: Pop Ups
Congratulations to tangerinetrees99, who scored the fastest time in last week’s musical instrument quiz, and well done to everyone who…
New Music Reviews: Kelly Lee Owens, Kate NV, and Moses Sumney
This week we look at 2020 releases from Wales, Russia, and North Carolina (via Ghana). Enjoy! Kelly Lee Owens Inner…
Inside and Out by Genesis: Great B-Sides
Against all odds, Phil Collins made a strong start to his tenure as Genesis’ lead vocalist. Recorded after Peter Gabriel…
Tricot – 10
Kyoto math rock band Tricot’s 真っ黒 (Pure Black) was the first 2020 album I reviewed on this site. There have…
Music Quiz: Instruments by Silhouettes
Congratulations to John from , who scored the only 20/20 in last week’s quiz about Women in Music. This week…
A Listening Biography in 10 Albums
I recently participated in an album draft, run by Hans from Like everyone else I picked 10 albums, but…
Music Quiz: Musical Women by Image IV
Congratulations to dark horse Luca, who scored 15/15 with the fastest time in last week’s Album Covers by Description Quiz.…
New Reviews: Burna Boy, Run the Jewels, and Sault
This week I look at releases from three different continents, all wrestling with political and racial issues. Nigeria’s Burna Boy…
Music Quiz: Album Covers by Description
Winter is coming in the northern hemisphere, and 2loud2oldmusic celebrated by scoring the only 20/20 in last week’s quiz, nailing…
Tom Petty Albums: Ranked from Worst to Best
Florida rock and roller Tom Petty distinguished himself with a lovable stream of self-deprecating hits. He emerged with a 1976…
51st Anniversary by The Jimi Hendrix Experience: Great B-Sides
By the time Jimi Hendrix released debut album Are You Experienced?, he certainly was experienced. After a stint in the…
Music Quiz: W,X,Y, and Z Albums by 3 Singles
At 10:21 pm last Thursday evening, Jim the Music Enthusiast asked the question “when will Tony win?” At 10:24pm, Tony…
New Music Reviews: The Beths, Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, and Victoria Monét
This week we cover some power-pop from New Zealand, some Americana from Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, and a mini-album…
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…
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…
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 singles. They…
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…
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…
15 Best New Songs Recorded For Greatest Hits Albums
As a young music fan, I was reliant on greatest hits albums for my collection. I earned $3 for mowing…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Music Quiz: Famous Trios
Last week’s 1960s Ruined by a Letter quiz was pretty easy once you figured out how it worked – lots…
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.…
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,…
Music Quiz: Ruined by a Letter (1960s)
Last week’s debut quiz was pretty straightforward, and no-one got more than one question wrong. Bruce from Vinyl Connection powered…
Sweet Stella Baby by Spirit: Great B-Sides
Emerging in the late 1960s from Los Angeles, Spirit were an odd band even by the standards of an era…
Music Quiz: Debuts #6
Congratulation to Tony and Sheik Yerbouti, who both scored 100% in last week’s thyme and Gnarls Barkley quiz, with SY…
New Music Reviews: Owen Pallett, Hayley Williams, and King Krule
Three recent releases for you to peruse. Canadian Owen Pallett’s new album ventures into Nick Drake territory with its acoustic…
Missing Member Music Quiz
Congratulations to jprobichaud who scored the fastest recorded time in last week’s nonsense quiz, while Geoff and Max also scored…
See What A Fool I've Been by Queen: Great B-Sides
Many significant UK rock acts from the 1960s and early 1970s were deeply rooted in the blues. Led Zeppelin, The…
Music Quiz: Nonsense
Congratulations to everyone who scored full marks in last week’s quiz, but especially to Tony who had the fastest time.…
HAIM – Women in Music Part III: New Music Review
HAIM’s first two records were fun. The trio of L.A. sisters had great harmonies, their eclectic approach recalled both Fleetwood…
Music Quiz: The Only One
Congratulations to Max (Badfinger20), who won last week’s quiz by a substantial margin. He scored 25% more than than the…
Fiona Apple – Fetch the Bolt Cutters: New Music Review
Fiona Apple’s been around for a long time, releasing her 1996 debut album Tidal at the age of 18. But…
Total Eclipse by Iron Maiden: Great B-Sides
Iron Maiden’s third album, The Number of the Beast, was made under time pressure. The group had five weeks to…
Music Quiz: Early Influences
Last week lots of people scored a perfect 30/30 in the 1980s lyric quiz – congratulations to Rich Kamerman with…
New(ish) Music Reviews – Neil Young, U.S. Girls, Jonathan Wilson
This week we look at two releases from the first quarter of the year, and one album that was scheduled…
10 Best Aretha Franklin Songs
Aretha Franklin was the Queen of Soul, a powerhouse vocalist and a talented pianist. Growing up in the Church, her…
Music Quiz: Spotify Results and Follow That Lyric – 1980s
We’ve had 20 weeks of Spotify quizzes – congratulations to Sheik Yerbouti for the overall victory. Sheik scored 390 of…
Dire Straits Albums: Ranked from Worst to Best
One glance at Mark Knopfler’s bandana will tell you that Dire Straits have never been fashionable. Emerging in 1978, at…
