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
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Review: Mudhoney Shines Brighter On ‘Billion Suns’
One of only two bands from Seattle’s grunge era that’s still flying its flannel flag, Mudhoney has another new album in stores. Despite the passage of time, the overlooked band still loves irony-filled sludge rock. Continue reading
Review: Nirvana Box Set Gives Glimpse Of Creative Process
Persevering through years of power plays, name-calling, and assorted legal threats, the long-gestating Nirvana box set has finally hit store shelves. “With The Lights Out” is a big Christmas gift for Nirvana fans that has arrived just in time to stuff the stocking of the Gen-X-ers on your list. Continue reading
10th Anniversary Of Death Sparks Reappraisal Of Cobain’s Musical Legacy
Ten years ago today, Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain committed suicide in his Seattle home. And despite the passage of time, the man who was baptized as the “voice of his generation” in the 1990s is still a figure of reverence and fascination for the public and media. Soundbytes olumnist David Hyland examines his legacy. Continue reading
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