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A Fan’s Notes: Peter Gabriel, “New Blood – Live In London” (Blu-ray)
A new setting for some classic songs makes for one of the finest concert films in recent memory
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CD Review: Lou Reed and Metallica, “Lulu”
Want two tastes that don't go together at all? Here's "Lulu."
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Bob Lefsetz Believes In Rock Again After A Concert, Episode 1,829
In sports, there’s nothing more annoying than a fan who jumps on the bandwagon of a winning team, then overcompensates for the time he missed by being even more obnoxious than the longtime fans.
Read More »Bottom Feeders: The Rock End of the ’80s, Part 42
Was Michael Stipe bat-shit crazy back in the '80s too? Did REO Speedwagon have any balls at all? Debate these and other topics as we look at more rock songs from the '80s.
Read More »The Very Guest Of… John Cale
Welshman of sorts, person of course, Godfather of Punk, erstwhile Velvet and renegade classicist; John Cale is full of surprises, and you won't believe where he's turned up over the years
Read More »The Very Guest Of… Lou Reed
Courtesy. Professionalism. Humility. Generosity. All the qualities that a gifted musician brings to process of collaboration. And yet somehow, Lou Reed continues to make guest appearance on other people's records. Go figure
Read More »Basement Songs: Peter Gabriel, “The Power of the Heart”
Long ago, I foolishly accepted the idea that horror, sci-fi and fantasy films, book and television series did not have emotional resonance of more serious dramas because of the fantastical elements inherent of their
Read More »Popdose Flashback ’90: Lou Reed/John Cale, “Songs for Drella”
It's been 20 years since Lou Reed and John Cale set aside their differences to pay tribute to their former manager, Andy Warhol. Matthew Bolin takes a look back.
Read More »CD Review: Lou Reed, “Legendary Hearts” and “New Sensations”
Though he doesn’t get much love here at Popdose, Lou Reed has earned a spot in many of rock and roll’s hardest hearts. A whole generation of New York musicians grew up with him,
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