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New Release Reviews
Ghost Work - Light a Candle for the Lonely
Featuring the storied talents of Aaron Stauffer (Seaweed), alongside members from Snapcase (Dustin Perry), Milemarker (Sean Husick), and Minus The Bear (Erin Tate), Ghost Work merges the distinct energies and experiences of these influential bands into a new post-punk venture with a gritty edge. Stauffer describes the vocals on this project as his best performance, evoking a unique blend reminiscent of The Cure meets AC/DC. This album is a musical exploration and a narrative of reconnection, personal growth, and the band's collective journey through and beyond their challenges.
Jon Langford & the Bright Shiners - Where It Really Starts
"Where It Really Starts" is the latest album by Jon Langford & the Bright Shiners. It showcases Langford's prolific musical journey that spans various influential bands like Mekons, Delta 5 and even a brief stint with Sisters Of Mercy. This album marks a significant collaboration with Tamineh Gueramy, Alice Spencer, and John Szymanski, creating a collection of minimalistic yet richly adorned tracks that reflect Langford's unparalleled creativity and songwriting prowess. Described as one of Langford's most direct and accessible works, the album combines unadorned guitar pop with harmonies, horns, mellotron, and more, making it a standout project outside his work with The Mekons.
New 80s Metal Podcast
Salty Dog - Every Dog Has It's Day | 80s Metal Album Review
Dig into the captivating yet tumultuous story of Salty Dog, a band that carved out a niche in the 80s metal scene with a sound that defied easy categorization. Hailing from the vibrant streets of Los Angeles in the late 1980s, Salty Dog was an act that managed to blend the raw energy of hard rock, the soulful depth of blues, and a hint of the emerging g…
New 90s Rock Podcast
It Came From Slimey Valley | 90s Rock Album Review
Unearthing the roots of '90s alternative rock leads us on a journey back to the underground scenes of the '80s, where the punk ethos began to take a distinct shape far from the mainstream's gaze. The Nardcore scene in Oxnard, California stands out with a unique blend of hardcore punk that defies expectations.The 1984 compilation "It Came From Slimey Val…
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80s Metal Album Tournament Winner: Badlands - Badlands! 🎸
Thunderous applause for Joe’s Substack , whose suggestion of Badlands - Badlands rocked its way to victory in our 80s Metal Album Tournament, claiming a stellar 26% of the votes! Not to be overshadowed, Van Halen's "5150" followed closely in second place with an 17% of the votes. Tying for third, Massappeal's "Nobody Likes A Thinker" and Touch's "Touch" highlighted the breadth of 80s metal from down under's hardcore scene to AOR's polished melodies.
And the Winner Is... Supergrass - In It For the Money! 🎉
The votes are in, and Supergrass's "In It For the Money" has blasted its way to the top of our 90s Rock Album showdown for March.
A massive shoutout to everyone who voted – you're the real MVPs. It was a nail-biter to the end, with "Women in Technology" by White Town and "Encendedor" by The Dambuilders finishing strong in second and third.
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📢 Drop your suggestions here! Your favorite album might just be our next deep dive. Keep those suggestions coming, and we’ll keep digging.
Thanks so much for the shoutout!!!! I'm honored!