There are some noticeable trends among the music that is sent to me via snail mail. More often than not, my suspicion is raised
Even though it sounds painstakingly obvious, a great album must have something that appeals to the listener it so desires to captivate. Whether it
One hit wonders are certainly a fascinating concept. An artist with the fortune of executing one brilliant idea can live quite a luxurious lifestyle
Anti-normative behavior is expected from most successful artists. There is little reason for them to pay much attention to the Top 40, since worthwhile
There are few active bands that have released material as often and consistently as The Church. They have averaged an album every year or
When the time occurs in which technology overtakes many basic human functions and automation becomes a habit, many futurists claim that we will revert
As evidenced on Monday with Andre Ethier’s excellent Born of Blue Fog, January is often a time for this site to explore releases that
by Mike Mineo ———————————————————————————————– 30. Air France – No Way Down EP This feature may be called the “Top 50 Albums of 2008”, but
by Mike Mineo ———————————————————————————————– 40. Kristoffer Ragnstam – Wrong Side of the Room We all knew that it was only a matter of time
One of the many aspects of music that I have always found fulfilling relates to how influences have no cultural boundaries. While traditional music