Lou Reed might be remembered as a master songwriter, sonic pioneer and a bonafide Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, but he wasn’t perfect. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: October 2013
Remembering Lou Reed: Listen To 10 Masterpieces
As rock gods go, Lou Reed remained an odd fit in rock music’s pantheon. In a popular art form that so persistently champions the thoughts and feelings of rebellious outsiders, Reed always stood far out from the pack. Continue reading
Pick Of The Day: Marilyn Manson Song Really Is Frightening
Can you guess what is frightening me this Halloween? Like a ghost haunting my mind, I have an old, spooky Marilyn Manson in my head and I can’t get rid of it. Continue reading
Pick Of The Day: King Khan & The Shrines Resurrect Garage Rock
While 1960s-era garage rock remains a beloved touchstone to many in the underground-rock world, there are very few contemporary takes on the form that even come close to besting the originals. Continue reading
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