Alison Moyet – Voice (Sanctuary U.K.) Back in 1991, I interviewed Alison Moyet as she was releasing her third solo album HooDoo. At the time, we discussed her biggest international hit, an old-fashioned jazzy sounding cover of Billie Holiday’s “That Ole Devil Called Love.” Although the song topped the charts in most countries outside of the United … Continue reading
Sammy Hagar – The Essential Red Collection (Hip-O) There are two kinds of Van Halen fans, the ones who like Diamond Dave and the ones who dug Sammy. (Okay, somewhere out there may be a Gary Cherone fan, too, but I doubt it.) I was always a David Lee Roth guy as far as the band … Continue reading
BUSTA RHYMES – EVERYTHING REMAINS RAW (2004) Starring Busta Rhymes, Spliff Star and the Flipmode Squad. Directed by Devin DeHaven. Distributed by Red Distribution. 106 minutes. Not Rated. The next time I see a Busta Rhymes show, remind me to bring my Gatorade. Between what seemed to be the endless hits and the idle on-stage … Continue reading
CARLY SIMON LIVE FROM MARTHA’S VINEYARD – THE CLASSIC CONCERT (2004) Starring Carly Simon, Rick Marotta, Hugh McCracken, Jimmy Ryan, Robby Kilgore, Robbie Kondor, Michael Brecker, Tom “T-Bone” Wolk, Lani Groves, Kasey Cisyk and Frank Simms. Directed by Jeb Brian and Tony Mitchell. Distributed by Grandstand Entertainment. 70 minutes. Not Rated. One problem with watching … Continue reading
Cowboy Junkies-One Soul Now (Zoë/Latent) It’s hard to believe that it has been sixteen years since Cowboy Junkies’ second album, the sparse and lovely The Trinity Sessions, became a surprise success and helped to pave the road for alt-country and triple-A radio. That album was recorded live in one night at an abandoned church and mixed blues, … Continue reading
Jonatha Brooke – Back in the Circus (Bad Dog/Verve) Jonatha Brooke has been out in the folk-pop trenches for almost twenty years, working up a great reputation in music circles, first as half of the acoustic duo The Story and then as a solo artist. Her music has mostly been released independently; only two Story albums and one solo were … Continue reading
Kylie Minogue – Body Language (Capitol) You don’t get to be a diva for going on twenty years without a little chameleon in you. After a few missteps in the 90s, Kylie Minogue has shown an amazing ability to adapt to the changing styles and subjects of the musical world; reinventing herself again and again so … Continue reading
Britney Spears – In the Zone (Jive) I have to admit it. I like Britney Spears. No, before you ask, I am not a teenager. I’m a normal adult guy with, I hope, a wide range of musical tastes. And while yes, I am conscious of Britney’s non-musical qualities… and I’m a fan of those, too… … Continue reading
Liz Phair – Liz Phair (Capitol) Hardcore Liz Phair fans weaned on the spiky likes of Exile From Guyville and Whip-Smart have apparently reacted with disdain towards the latest album from the queen of alt-rock. Well, Liz Phair is definitely a change of direction for the singer, but it’s also her best album yet. On the new album, Liz just seems to … Continue reading
The Bangles – Doll Revolution (Victor-Japan) Thirteen years on since the Bangles broke up… while on top of the charts and top of the world… here comes a reunion album that makes it seem like not a minute has passed since they went away. The group’s jangly-Byrdsy pop-rock feels every bit as palatable today as it … Continue reading
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