At the precipice of a new year, there’s only ever one important question to be asked at this moment in December: What will we remember? Continue reading
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Soundbytes: Top Albums Of 2014
When, during the dying days of December, it comes time to review what happened in pop music during the year that was, it seems inevitable that any list of achievements usually includes far too many records that never registered on the general public’s radar. The questions might be asked: Why didn’t we hear more about these albums earlier? And more consistently? Continue reading
Review: Soundgarden’s ‘Superunknown’ Rerelease Expands ’90s Masterpiece
A new reissue of “Superunknown,” the best album recorded by grunge godfathers Soundgarden seeks to acknowledge the 20th anniversary of the record’s arrival and to resurrect its reputation among fans when so much as happened in the years since then. Continue reading
Soundbytes: Top Albums Of 2013
At the precipice of a new year, there’s only ever one important question to be asked at this moment in December: What will we remember? 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
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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