A Pair Of “Desperados” Indeed! Tonight, the ending of “Ray Donovan” included “Desperadoes Under The Eaves”, a brilliant Warren Zevon Song from this Brilliant self-titled Warren Zevon album! Let’s look at one of Zevon’s greatest artistic achievements, which was used… Read More ›
80’s music
“Band On The Run!” Paul McCartney’s Triumph Over Adversity! Classic “Chaos & Creation!”
“I think most bands on tour are on the run.” With these words, Paul McCartney sets the stage for perhaps his greatest album ever – “Band On The Run” – a brilliant album that was as dramatic behind the scenes… Read More ›
“Todd”! Another Four-Sided “Plastic Waffle”! Todd Rundgren’s Eclectic Gem!
“There’s something at the heart of it that’s simply awful A man who makes a living off a plastic waffle!” Time to celebrate an album from an Artist whose “plastic waffles” make millions of fans rejoice! Time for four more… Read More ›
“Hello It’s Todd!” “Something/Anything?” Rundgren’s Four-Sided Masterpiece! Guns ‘n Roses Loved It Too!
The review at the time of this album’s release said it all: “demonstrates his command of the studio, unfurling his falsetto over a kaleidoscope of rock genres” Time to dig into one of the greatest albums ever released, the epic… Read More ›
“Heavy Metal Parking Lot!” Head Bangin’ Iconic Cult Short Film Rocks On!
“1986. Beer. Priest. Videocamera.” Thirty years ago, filmmakers John Heyn and Jeff Krulik filmed Judas Priest fans in a concert arena parking lot in suburban Maryland. Thirty years later,ᅠ Heavy Metal Parking Lot is hailed as one the greatest rock… Read More ›
Paul McCartney Meets Elvis Costello! Raucous Macca Ensues On “Flowers In The Dirt!”
Paul McCartney Meets Elvis Costello! “Flowers In The Dirt!” McCartney’s 80’s Collaborative Gem! I have been looking back at Paul McCartney’s music – and every album is full of great musical surprises….like Elvis Costello! Playing In “The Dirt!” Here’s the… Read More ›
Billy Idol’s “Rebel Yell!” Adam Sandler’s “Wedding Singer” Cameo! Why Billy Idol Matters!
“Rebel Yell” Indeed! “The Wedding Planner”! Why Billy Idol Matters! It’s more than just the music – it’s the sneer, the swagger, the “Billy Idol-ness” of him – it’s time to remind you why Billy Idol matters! Billy Idol has… Read More ›
Paul McCartney’s Submerged “Off The Ground!” A Neglected Macca Gem!
Kick Up Your Heels For Paul McCartney! Time to kick off your shoes and celebrate a neglected gem of an album – Paul McCartney’s “Off The Ground!” McCartney’s Forgotten “Off The Ground!” Hardcore Paul McCartney fans know and love all… Read More ›
Classic 80’s Brit Pop “Animal-Style”! Flock Of Seagulls! Adam Ant! Bow Wow Wow!
“Unplug the jukebox, and do us all a favor… that music’s lost its taste so try another flavor…” Time To Rock Your Hair Off! Time to return to a time when music had synthesizers, wild wild hair and a distinctly… Read More ›
Paul McCartney’s “Flaming Pie!” John Lennon Named It! Ringo Sang On It! Linda McCartney’s Farewell!
“It came in a vision – a man appeared on a flaming pie and said unto them, ‘from this day on you are Beatles with an A.’ ” And with those words, John Lennon gave Paul McCartney the title to… Read More ›