Paul Thorn “Bull Mountain Bridge” (2012)
With 'Bull Mountain Bridge,' Gospel-rooted Paul Thorn has a positively jubilant, uplifting tune about a cold-blooded murder. Rejoice!... Read More
Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band “Old Time Rock and Roll” (1981)
Alto Reed, a man with a giant horn and the best understated name in rock and roll, was the last sorrowful entry on a brutal list of 2020 music world losses.... Read More
Scandal “Goodbye To You” (1982)
Patti Smyth (not Smith) of Scandal punctuates the end of 2020. At last.... Read More
Counting Crows “A Long December” (1996)
Music City, matted hair, and a message of hope: A short story via Nashville.... Read More
Lone Justice “I Found Love” (1986)
Fireball Maria McKee led Lone Justice to a meteoric arrival. Two years later they were down in flames. But some scorching tunes remain.... Read More
Alejandro Escovedo “Bottom Of The World” (2012)
You never know where you might meet up with a famous musician at South by Southwest, maybe even the granddaddy of the festival.... Read More
Big Star “Thank You Friends” (1978)
"The most influential band you've never heard of" helps bring jangly Thanksgiving wishes.... Read More
Oasis “Champagne Supernova” (1995)
They recorded some of rock's greatest songs, but broke up over a decade ago because the two leaders, brawling brothers, just couldn't take each other. Could Oasis ever be together again?... Read More
The Band “I Shall Be Released” (1976)
Just my vibe on an historic day..... Read More
AC/DC “Hells Bells” (1980)
Do they simply put out the same album over and over? Angus Young had an unexpected answer to the appalling accusation. And, AC/DC is back. Again.... Read More