Tag Archives: Adult Alternative

Without crossing the line into New Age pap his songs attempt to celebrate the potential of the human spirit.

Buy this album to remember what pop music is capable of evoking; buy this disc and enjoy some great music.

=== Copeland, live at Irving Plaza, NYC, Oct. 5 2005 Copeland (it’s a band, not a person) played an energetic opening set at the eagerly anticipated Bob Mould concert at Irving Plaza last night in New York City. Copeland is a tight quartet with a wall-of-sound two-guitar attack – except …

His sound is more raw than other African musicians I've heard. This simplicity pulls focus on to the singer.

"I tend to remember the events in my life and the people who have participated in them through the context of album cycles"

I must admit that listening to Brendan Benson makes for one very upbeat time. It might seem that pop rock might be making a comeback. With John Mayer as its poster boy and with Gavin DeGraw on the rise, Benson might be joining the two. With the opening track “Spit …

On earlier projects band members shared the songwriting duties, but with this effort all tracks were written by guitarist Bill Taylor.

It is, in fact, a solid album of Steven Page at his best; music that is strong and lyrics that are meaningful.

This week I focus on the most recent releases from two artists I will go out of my way to see. Not that I really have to go out of my way; both have performed this past year at the intimate Living Room right here in New York City. One’s …

(Warning: This Album Can Cause Severe Flashbacks. Listen To Only If Feeling Secure)