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Nuggets II: I Wish I Was Five by ScruggFebruary 3, 2026

Read about the discographies of musical acts from the 1960s to the present day. Browse this site's review archives or enjoy these random selections:

Fairport Convention Album Reviews

Fairport Convention are the focal point for British folk-rock of...

Fairport Convention Liege and Lief

Martinis and Bikinis – Sam Phillips

1994, 8.5/10. The reference point for Martinis & Bikinis is...

Sam Phillips Martinis and Bikinis

Sufjan Stevens Album Reviews

One of the most consistently fascinating musicians to emerge in...

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Kate Bush Album Reviews

Kate Bush was discovered by Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour...

Josh Rouse Album Reviews

Nebraskan-born singer-songwriter Josh Rouse grew up inspired by British bands...

MJ Lenderman Album Reviews

Mark Jacob Lenderman was born in Asheville, North Carolina. He’s...

I add new blog posts to this website every week. Browse the archives or enjoy these random selections:

Simon & Garfunkel Albums: Ranked from Worst to Best

1960s,Album Rankings

Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel started their recording career as Tom...

…Baby One More Time by Fountains of Wayne: Great (Almost) B-Sides

1990s,Great B-Sides

Power pop band Fountains of Wayne was formed by Adam...

10 Best Covers of Carole King Songs

1960s,1970s,The Ten Best Songs By...

Before she released her record-breaking solo album Tapestry in 1971...

Dancing Barefoot by U2 and Karen by The Go-Betweens: Great B-Sides

1970s,1980s,Great B-Sides

Patti Smith was one of the first punk artists to...

King Crimson: Five Best Albums

1960s,1970s,1980s,Album Rankings,favourite five

King Crimson aren’t so much a band as a series...

Grendel by Marillion: Great B-Sides

1980s,Great B-Sides

Marillion were named after JRR Tolkien’s The Silmarillion, and were...

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