Time to update my list of Bands I Have Seen Live. I am not listing every single band I’ve ever seen. There are plenty of opening acts I was forced to sit through to get to the main event. Festivals are similar… lots of bands I “saw” but don’t care about having seen. It’s basically [...]
RILEY ARMSTRONG – La Loop Released 2006 Sevenspin Records www.rileyarmstrong.com Riley Armstrong is a new experience to this reviewer. Oh, I knew he existed in all of his former dreadlocked glory, but only in March 2006 did I hear any of his material for the first time. That solo show was wonderful, full of wit, [...]
Since it was released for Rock Band last week, my friend James and I were discussing just how damn great the song “My Name is Jonas” by Weezer is. Possibly the best opening track on a debut album EVAH? In that spirit, here is a totally non-definitive list of best opening tracks on albums (that [...]
BEST ALBUM MuteMath – s/t There isn’t really anything that comes close. MuteMath’s long-awaited full-length release is tops of the pops. And such. Worthy Mentions Underoath – Define The Great Line Jars Of Clay – Good Monsters Norma Jean – Redeemer Stavesacre – How To Live With A Curse Riley Armstrong – La Loop Beck [...]