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Justin Timberlake, The 20/20 Experience: Spin Cycle

Justin Timberlake, The 20/20 Experience: Spin Cycle

Drew March 19, 2013 0

OK, so how good is "The 20/20 Experience?" I mean, really

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Before We Was Fab: The Everly Brothers, “Poor Jenny”

Before We Was Fab: The Everly Brothers, “Poor Jenny”

Chris Holmes March 15, 2013 2

This week's spotlight shines on a great 1959 Cadence single by the Everly Brothers, "Poor Jenny."

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Platters That Matter, Episode 3: Ben Folds Five — The Unauthorized Biography of Reinhold Messner

Platters That Matter, Episode 3: Ben Folds Five — The Unauthorized Biography of Reinhold Messner

Chris Holmes and Dw Dunphy March 15, 2013 9

The third Platters That Matter podcast looks at the third album from this great trio. Whoooooa!

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Before We Was Fab: Johnny Cymbal, “Mr. Bass Man”

Before We Was Fab: Johnny Cymbal, “Mr. Bass Man”

Chris Holmes February 22, 2013 0

In early 1963, Johnny Cymbal cracked the Top 20 with "Mr. Bass Man."

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Platters That Matter, Episode 2: Genesis — Duke

Platters That Matter, Episode 2: Genesis — Duke

Chris Holmes and Dw Dunphy February 22, 2013 11

Duke was the album that changed how the world viewed Genesis. Chris Holmes and Dw. Dunphy look at this game-changing record on Platters That Matter

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Before We Was Fab: Billy Joe & the Checkmates, “Percolator (Twist)”

Before We Was Fab: Billy Joe & the Checkmates, “Percolator (Twist)”

Chris Holmes February 15, 2013 0

This week's column highlights one of the greatest songs ever inspired by a coffee commercial

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Drews & Don’ts: 6 Karaoke Songs With (Sort of) Hilarious Lyric Flubs

Drews & Don’ts: 6 Karaoke Songs With (Sort of) Hilarious Lyric Flubs

Drew February 13, 2013 0

As you may or may not know, writing for Popblerd is merely what I do during the day; at night,

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10 Songs to Make You Love Chicago (the Band)

10 Songs to Make You Love Chicago (the Band)

Chris Holmes February 13, 2013 5

Not a fan of Chicago? You may change your mind after hearing these ten tracks

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Before We Was Fab: The Flamingos, “I Only Have Eyes for You”

Before We Was Fab: The Flamingos, “I Only Have Eyes for You”

Chris Holmes February 1, 2013 4

In the spring of 1959, the Flamingos achieved immortality with one of the most beautiful pop songs ever released

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Before We Was Fab: Bobby Vinton, “There! I’ve Said It Again”

Before We Was Fab: Bobby Vinton, “There! I’ve Said It Again”

Chris Holmes January 25, 2013 2

There was musical life before the Beatles, and Before We Was Fab has the proof

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