I have a busy week planned (with IPO NYC coming up any day now) and I get this news from Willie Wisely’s blog basically saying that albums are “too hulking, too far between, too all consuming” and “the whole thing is too painfully putzy to be enjoyed any longer.” So he’ll be making singles and…
Category Archives: My Honest Opinion
Scott Miller passes away
Sadly, Scott Miller passed away on April 15, 2013. Scott Miller has released more than a dozen albums with his bands Game Theory and the Loud Family, and his music has been described as “a cross between Alex Chilton, James Joyce, and the Electric Prunes” (Stereo Review) and ”smart, funny, and instantly memorable” (Rolling Stone). Miller was…
Biggest Disappointments of 2012
Yeah this post might rile you up. I list and explain my biggest disappointments from some of my favorite musicians. Jonny Polonsky “Intergalactic Messenger of Divine Light and Love” OK I get it, the center of the universe is in your crotch – are we overcompensating here? After listening to this mess, I can point…
The Top 30 Power Pop Albums for 2012
This was a banner year for power pop as my list expanded to 30. Without a doubt this was the year of “the comeback” with new albums from many old bands looking to reconnect with fans. I also had enough EPs this year to make a top 5 list. Some bands that made the list…
Something to think about…
Lots have been written about musicians vs. fans recently… I dedicated an entire page to the Emily White vs. David Lowery debate here. You can add your comments if you like.