Quentin Harrison, Author at Blogcritics

Quentin Harrison

With a decade of experience, Quentin Harrison remains one of the most unique voices in the field of popular music critique. His work has been featured in numerous CD reissues and online outlets, including his now retired website, The QH Blend. The second book in his “Record Redux” series, “Record Redux: Carly Simon,” will be available in April 2017. His first book, “Record Redux: Spice Girls,” released in July 2016, is the definitive critical guide to the music of the U.K. quintet.

Music Review: Out Is Through – Alanis Morissette’s ‘So-Called Chaos’ Turns 10

May 14, 2014 Album Reviews, Editor Pick: Music, Editor Picks, Music, Pop, Reviews music, Rock Comments Off on Music Review: Out Is Through – Alanis Morissette’s ‘So-Called Chaos’ Turns 10

Nine years after 'Jagged Little Pill,' Alanis Morissette could not be contained to the “alt angst” label. With her sixth LP, 'So-Called Chaos,' she continued her journey into her own womanhood.

Music Review: Rage to Love – Kim Wilde’s ‘Teases & Dares’ Turns 30

May 12, 2014 Album Reviews, Editor Pick: Music, Editor Picks, Music, Pop, Reviews music Comments Off on Music Review: Rage to Love – Kim Wilde’s ‘Teases & Dares’ Turns 30

It was the year of Prince, the dawn of the 12” mix and rising dance-pop dolls when Wilde premiered her fourth LP, 'Teases & Dares' (MCA), in the fall of 1984.

Music Review: Donna Summer’s Pop Domino: ‘Lady of the Night’ Turns 40

May 10, 2014 Album Reviews, Editor Pick: Music, Editor Picks, Music, Pop, Reviews music Comments Off on Music Review: Donna Summer’s Pop Domino: ‘Lady of the Night’ Turns 40

Summer’s debut, 'Lady of the Night,' is still obscured in her discography, as music historians often confine the singer to her output from 1975 through 1979.