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
Author Archives: David Hyland
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
Pick Of The Day: Dinosaur Jr. Injects Life Into Prehistoric Classic
The members of underground-rock trio Dinosaur Jr. might now sport gray hair (or none at all) and remain firmly ensconced on the oldies reunion circuit, but these guys remain a fierce live unit. Continue reading
Review: Dylan’s ‘Another Self-Portrait’ Obscures True Gems
The latest installment of Bob Dylan’s archival release, “The Bootleg Series Vol. 10: Another Self Portrait (1969-71),” seeks to reverse opinions on one of the most reviled periods in Dylan’s creative life. Unfortunately, Dylan’s assistants obscure the true treasures of this period. Continue reading
2013 / Live Reviews / Music
Concert Review: Dylan, Wilco, My Morning Jacket Offer Music History Lesson
At a tour stop in Chicago on Friday night, a troupe of all-star performers including Bob Dylan, Wilco and My Morning Jacket captured much of that old folkie spirit of hootenanny collaboration and musical joie de vivre to an arena of fans. And rarely has such a six-hour musical lecture left such an impression. Continue reading
Warm Up To Twin Cities Dining
Let’s face facts. When most people think of the Twin Cities, images of blizzard-like conditions and bitter, breathless cold crystallize in their minds as fast as a Minnesota quick-freeze. Continue reading
2012 / Live Reviews / Music
Concert Review: Elton John’s Powerhouse Show Brings Vegas To Dairyland
Rock legend Elton John gave a Vegas-honed performance Thursday night in Madison that paraded some of the greatest pop-rock songs of the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s in front of America’s Dairyland. And this without any assists from Cirque du Soleil. Continue reading
2012 / Live Reviews / Music
Concert Review: Legend Levon Helm Endures With Roots Celebration Despite Odds
Like the hobbled hero from some Hollywood movie, a clearly ailing Levon Helm rallied his strength during Tuesday night’s performance to give those who gathered at a downtown Milwaukee casino an enthralling lesson in American roots music. Continue reading
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