Elton John – Spirit In The Sky, Rare Sessions 1969-70
From the opening sweep of strings on “United We Stand” – the cut leading off Elton John’s Spirit In The
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Music Review
Classic rock CD and album reviews
Midnight Oil – Diesel and Dust
I was just starting my stint at the local college radio station in the mid-80s. The wealth of music yet
Read MoreJudas Priest – The Chosen Few
I’ve never been much for greatest hits albums. To me they’re meant for the casual fan who is too lazy
Read MoreMarvin Gaye – What’s Going On (40th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition)
I’ve never been much of a fan of Motown. Although the label had a very successful formula for generating hits,
Read MoreThe Jayhawks – Hollywood Town Hall
With the release of a brand new studio album from the reunited Jayhawks due this month, I thought it might
Read MoreThe War On Drugs – Slave Ambient
Philadelphia is a city is known for its hodgepodge of musical influences. Philly natives The War On Drugs are a
Read MoreMr. Bungle – Disco Volante
I thought I was a fan of vocalist Mike Patton until I met Sara. She and her husband Nathan own
Read MoreWarren Zevon – Warren Zevon, 180-gram vinyl LP
Warren Zevon has been checked out of the Terran Hotel for nearly eight years now. Yet despite an at times
Read MoreMedeski Martin and Wood – Combustication
Once upon a time, I was a Deadhead. Alright, just like you can’t say, “I used to be a Marine,”
Read MoreJohn Mellencamp – Human Wheels
John Mellencamp is one of those artists that people take for granted. I’m certainly guilty of that error. Within my
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