From the sonic exuberance of “Dancin’ Fool” and “Tell Me You Love Me” to the funky dissonance of “You Are What You Is” and “Joe’s Garage” to the bathroom-humor excellence of “Don’t Eat The Yellow Snow” and “Titties and Beer,” this album will give you just as much of a “taste” for Frank Zappa’s music as his son’s "Zappa Plays Zappa" did for me some eight years ago.
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Music Review: My Chemical Romance – ‘The Black Parade / Living With Ghosts’ [10th Anniversary Edition]
If you’re not a fan of the band but want to experience one of the more potent albums to come from the wave of bands labeled as “emo” during the last decade, then you should definitely consider this landmark release from My Chemical Romance.
Read More »Music Review: Chameleon Technology – ‘Blank Canvas’ EP
‘Blank Canvas’ is a quick, high energy, and intense listen.
Read More »Concert Review: City of Trees Summer Concert Event in Sacramento, CA, September 10, 2016
Phantogram, Weezer, and Panic! at the Disco headlined the 2nd annual City of Trees Summer Concert Event in Sacramento, CA on September 10, 2016.
Read More »Music Review: The Departure – ‘Gateways’ EP
‘Gateways’ is a seven-track collection of well-performed familiar-sounding punk rock numbers.
Read More »Music Review: Motörhead – ‘Clean Your Clock’
Motorhead roar out an appropriate farewell to their fallen leader in a concert album recorded just weeks before his passing. R.I.P. Lemmy.
Read More »Interview: In ‘Under The Black Sun’ X’s John Doe Shares Personal View of LA Punk Scene’s Origins
Video interview with John Doe of the band X about his new book "Under The Black Sun: A Personal History of L.A. Punk".
Read More »Music Review: The Melvins – ‘The Bulls & The Bees/Electroretard’ [Remastered]
Whether they intended it or not - I’m never sure if the band is being serious or not - there are some grooves on this album that just cut through me and have me hitting repeat several times.
Read More »Music Review: Paul Weller – ‘Saturns Pattern’
Paul Weller continues the sonic resurgence he has found in his fifth decade with his Warner Bros. debut, 'Saturns Pattern.'
Read More »SXSW Movie Interview: Wendy Schneider, Director of ‘The Smart Studios Story’
Director Wendy Schneider provides insight into her new documentary that chronicles the fascinating history of Butch Vig and Steve Marker's legendary Smart Studios, 'The Smart Studios Story.'
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