Mix Six: “Songs for the Downwardly Mobile”

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The Eighth Day of Mellowmas: Mellowmas of ’69

Jeff Giles and Jason Hare December 8, 2011 31

On the eighth day of Mellowmas, we got our first real six-string

Secret Single: Saga, “Wind Him Up”

Dw. Dunphy February 22, 2011 3

Popdose welcomes Michael Sadler back to the band Saga

Dw. Dunphy On… J-Pop-a-Rama!

Dw. Dunphy January 13, 2011 6

Popdose presents four examples of Japanese power pop, courtesy of super-blog Power Pop Overdose

Statistics chosen at random from the latest Harper’s Index, with corresponding mp3s. Rank of “disappointed” among terms used by Americans in an October survey to describe their feelings about the government: 1 Soul Asylum

Ticket Stub: Bachman-Turner Overdrive in Chicago, March ’74

Matt Wardlaw June 3, 2010 1

They say that all work and no play makes Jack Matt a very dull boy indeed. I can confirm that recently, this has definitely been the case, and it seems like the cruel gods

CD Review: Triumph, “Greatest Hits Remixed”

Matt Wardlaw May 24, 2010 6

Back in the ’80s, I don’t think I could have given you the name of five songs by Triumph, and perhaps, not even one song by the Canadian rock trio that didn’t have the

Ticket Stub: Rush in Montreal, September ’84

Matt Wardlaw April 15, 2010 20

That sound you heard last week was the sound of an orgasm, shared in unison worldwide by the dedicated legion of Rush fans. Make no mistake, I’m not talking about Rush Limbaugh – rather,

Mojo’s Cold Shot: Paul Reddick

Mojo Flucke September 3, 2009 3

The kids are back in school, and Mojo Flucke is taking advantage of the peace and quiet the right way -- by blasting some blues harp with a country/folk bent

Death by Power Ballad: Triumph, “Let the Light (Shine on Me)”

Rob Smith May 11, 2009 14

Triumph was an arena rock staple in the late ’70s and through much of the ’80s, particularly in their native Canada, where they were known for their bombastic, pyro-filled shows, as well as bassist