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Victor Stranges
a few seconds ago3 min read
The Sounds of Solitude: How Brian Wilson’s Inner Struggles Shaped the Beach Boys’ Greatest Music
In December 1964, Brian Wilson’s life took a dramatic turn, forever altering the course of the Beach Boys and reshaping music history.
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Victor Stranges
a few seconds ago6 min read
Jason Falkner: A Retrospective on a Power Pop Craftsman
Falkner stands alongside artists like XTC and Elvis Costello as a master of intelligent, well-crafted pop.
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Victor Stranges
a few seconds ago4 min read
CONCERT REVIEW - Patti Smith, Melbourne (Australia) 1997
I don't know what it was but her conviction was absolute and she seemed to have some sort of authority while she was on stage; a power.
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Victor Stranges
a few seconds ago3 min read
The Stone Roses: A Timeless Debut That Defined Madchester and Inspired Britpop
I was working in a suburban record shop that still carried vinyl in 1989. CDs had, by then, outstripped sales of vinyl. Some may remember...
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Zac Wilde
a few seconds ago3 min read
Lana Del Rey’s Upcoming Album: A New Era in Her Evolving Artistic Journey
Drawing from her fascination with the myths and realities of American life, this album promises to be a reflective journey through her ...
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Victor Stranges
a few seconds ago5 min read
A Tangled Melody: Tommy James, the Mob, and the Music Industry’s Dark Underbelly
The American music industry—a glittering emblem of creativity and rebellion—has long been shadowed by less savory forces...
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Victor Stranges
a few seconds ago3 min read
From The Smiths to Solo Majesty: How Morrissey’s You Are The Quarry Reclaimed His Crown
There were some glorious moments over his first 6 solo albums but nothing prepared me for the majesty of his 2004 opus, "You Are The Quarry"
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Victor Stranges
23 minutes ago4 min read
Encore: The Specials Deliver Timeless Relevance and Bold Reinvention
Its dark overtones and disdain for the political class are underpinned by a kooky horn section, strange key changes, and a generally ...
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Victor Stranges
57 minutes ago3 min read
Spring Hill Fair by The Go-Betweens: A Quiet Australian Classic Album from 1984
Spring Hill Fair is a treasure waiting to be discovered—a moment of pure artistic expression from a band that dared to rewrite the rules...
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Zac Wilde
1 hour ago2 min read
Peter Freebairn’s Silhouettes & Cigarettes: A Sublime Convergence of Power-Pop and Emotional Introspection
Freebairn establishes himself as a formidable storyteller, weaving tales of love, loss, and resilience through melodies that are both ...
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Zac Wilde
3 hours ago3 min read
Jimmie Nicol’s 10 Days as a Beatle: A Brush with Fame, Followed by a Lifetime in Shadows
Despite reservations, manager Brian Epstein ultimately convinced George Harrison to agree to the temporary stand-in, thrusting Nicol into ..
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Zac Wilde
3 hours ago5 min read
David Bowie’s Let’s Dance: The Album That Turned an Arty Outsider into a Global Superstar
The partnership was electric. Bowie arrived at Rodgers’ Montreux home with a twelve-string acoustic guitar and played the beginnings of ...
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Zac Wilde
4 hours ago5 min read
Marvin Gaye’s Revolution in Soul: Inside What’s Going On
What’s Going On wasn’t simply an album; it was a deeply personal manifesto wrapped in an ambitious blend of jazz, soul, and orchestral ...
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Zac Wilde
4 hours ago4 min read
David Gilmour Opens Up on the “Dark Side of the Moon” and Wizard of Oz Synchronisation Myth: A Glimpse into Accidental Magic and Family Inspiration
The origins of this theory, known as "Dark Side of the Rainbow," date back to the 1990s when fans discovered uncanny alignments between ...
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Victor Stranges
4 hours ago4 min read
Ella & Louis: A Timeless Jazz Duet that Redefines Musical Chemistry
In 1956, Fitzgerald and Armstrong, two of the most iconic figures in jazz, came together for Ella And Louis, their inaugural collaboration.
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Zac Wilde
4 hours ago4 min read
London Calling: A Monument to Rock’s Rebellion and Renewal by The Clash
Drawing from rockabilly, reggae, ska, R&B, and even jazz, it painted a panoramic portrait of a world on the brink.
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Victor Stranges
4 hours ago4 min read
Shattered Brilliance: The Haunting Legacy of Big Star's Third/Sister Lovers
But what comes next is a confounding track called ‘Big Black Car’. It could easily find a home on Twin Peaks or a David Lynch movie.
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Zac Wilde
5 hours ago5 min read
The Sound of Their Stories: Ten Essential Music Biographies
Mötley Crüe’s collective autobiography reads like a time capsule from an era of unapologetic hedonism.
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