Currently browsing tag

Album Review

EricClaptonOldSock

Album Review: Eric Clapton “Old Sock”

This review first appeared over at PopMatters.com Click here for original source. Nostalgia of the Honorable Variety Chuck Klosterman once wrote that, “With the exception of Jim Morrison, Eric Clapton is (arguably) the most overrated rock musician of all time…” This may have been true 20 years ago, but not …

Ombre

Album Review: OMBRE “Believe You Me”

OMBRE’s ”Believe You Me” is the latest release from forward thinking Asthmatic Kitty Records, also home to other great artist like Sufjan Stevens and The Welcome Wagon. This review is set to be published on PopMatters.com within the next few week. Stream the entire album here while you read the review!   Album …

RaviColtrane_SpiritFiction

Album Review: Ravi Coltrane “Spirit Fiction”

This review was published over at PopMatters.com on July 30, 2012. You can find it here. When it comes to Ravi Coltrane, the term “well schooled” might come across as an understatement. Yes, this is John Coltrane’s son that we are talking about, a fact that has been firmly established and …

black_cat_jazz

All that Jazz: From Classic to Free

Few music genres are as intimidating to approach as jazz, especially contemporary forms that stray outside of “smooth jazz” easy listening. I have recently been re-awakened to the jazz tradition after purchasing my first bass and attempting to “re-understand” some basic musical building blocks through the fretboard. It has already …

Paul Simon Sowngwriter

Album Review: Paul Simon “Songwriter”

“But you can’t outrun the history train/I seen a glorious day” In the modern world we are, more often than not, instantly gratified and prone to fashion. In these days of miracle and wonder it is always refreshing to hear from an artist who has lasted long enough to hand …

Bon-Iver_calgary-550x331

Album Review: Bon Iver

There are times when all of us long for an escape. We long to shut off the content-driven world in front of our face and get lost for awhile. The self-titled sophomore release album from Bon Iver (aka Justin Vernon) provides such an opportunity. Bon Iver is a ‘headphones’ album, …