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Neil Young - Before And After
Before and After is the 45th studio album by Canadian-American singer-songwriter Neil Young. It was released on December 8, 2023, through Reprise. Consisting of 13 tracks, the album features solo acoustic re-recordings of some of his past songs.
Porcupine Tree - Closure/Continuation.Live
Porcupine Tree’s 2022 tour to promote their Closure/Continuation record is celebrated with a special live album release next month. "Closure/Continuation. Live." documents the reformed band’s triumphant return to the stage via a live recording captured on 7 November 2022 at Amsterdam’s 17,000 capacity Ziggo Dome.
Phil Selway - Live At Evolution Studios
Live session with Elysian Collective and Chris Vatalaro was recorded at Evolution Studios in Oxford.
Polkadot Cadaver - Echoes Across The Hellscape
The fifth studio album from Polkadot Cadaver and Todd Smith, formerly of Dog Fashion Disco.
New Music Reviews
Geddy Lee - The Lost Demos | Single Review
Geddy Lee, renowned for his role in the iconic rock band Rush, has recently expanded his creative endeavors beyond music. He's currently on a book tour promoting "My Effin’ Life," a deep dive into his personal and professional journey. Concurrently, he's exploring a unique television venture with the Paramount Plus series "Geddy Lee Asks: Are Bass Players Human Too?" where he delves into the often-underappreciated world of bass guitarists. Amidst these ventures, Lee has also released "The Lost Demos," a 2-song single, adding a musical dimension to his current projects and offering fans a glimpse into previously unreleased material from his illustrious career.
Vince Clarke - Songs Of Silence | Album Review
Vince Clarke, known for his contributions to the synth-pop world and as a key member of influential bands like Erasure, Depeche Mode, and Yaz, takes a significant turn with his first solo album, "Songs Of Silence."
New 90s Podcast
Sigur Rós - Ágætis byrjun | 90s Album Review
"Ágætis byrjun" by Sigur Rós was released in 1999 but didn't get proper attention until touring with Radiohead in 2000. The Icelandic post-rock band's sophomore album is led by Jónsi Birgisson's haunting falsetto vocals, partially in Hopelandic, a nonsensical language created by the band, unlike anything from the period. The album blends ambient, classi…
December 90s Album Tournament
Cast Your Vote in the Dig Me Out December Album Review Tournament: Group 2 Showcase
Check out the nine diverse and compelling albums featured in the Dig Me Out Podcast's December Album Review Tournament. Your votes will help determine which albums go on to the final monthly poll. Here are the albums:
1. Centro-Matic - Redo the Stacks
2. House of Love - Babe Rainbow
8. The Beta Band - The Three E.P.’s
9. Orangutang - Dead Sailor Acid Blues
Which one do you think deserves the spotlight? Cast your vote and help shape the narrative of 90s rock!
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