A little background on the author of this very fine book: “Born on Chicago’s South Side, Cary Baker began his writing career at sixteen with an on-spec feature about Chicago…
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Rediscover Kate Bush’s enchanting weirdness and the enduring magic of “Hounds of Love” through this review of Leah Kardos’s insightful, if sometimes technical, backstage pass.
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The Unconventional Path of a “Cult Artist”: A Review of Steven Wilson’s “Limited Edition of One”
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Journey’s story is a cautionary tale about ambition, conflict, and the double-edged sword of success.
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Rob Ross
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I consider Heather Augustyn to be the premier author/scholar on ska, so her writing this book makes all the sense in the world. Other works by her would include Ska:…
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Rob Ross
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This new book from acclaimed actress and comedienne Melanie Chartoff is what I’m prone to describe as an “instant classic”. Whether you’ve known her from her role as the hilarious…
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David Duchovny’s third novel veers into the realm of science fiction
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Rob Ross
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As time passes, it gets harder to write about something you love, especially like a band – you veer between adoration, hero worship, teen obsession, musician’s arrogance and then rationality…
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Rob Ross
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It goes without saying Chris Stamey is one of my favorite songwriters/musicians. Having fallen under the spell of The dB’s from 1981 onward, the band he formed in New York…
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Rob Ross
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Let’s begin by making clear a disclaimer: this is not an easy book, by any means. Deanna M. Lehman’s Kinderwhore is one of the most harrowing things I’ve ever read,…
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Ann Logue
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Still looking for a holiday present or a good read? Here you go! Leo Fender: The Quiet Giant Heard Around the World. Leo Fender invented the electric guitar in 1944…
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Rob Ross
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I’ve said this before, but I tend to enjoy (more often than not) biographies of people I either know little-to-nothing about or people I’ve never been particularly interested in. I…
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Ann Logue
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July 1 is Canada Day. This year, our neighbors to the north are celebrating the 150th anniversary of the confederation of different British territories into one nation. Meanwhile, here in…
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Pete Chianca
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You know that an adventure series has really hit its stride when you find yourself enjoying the expository sections — those quiet moments when the characters are just talking —…
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Rob Ross
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This beautiful, hard-cover coffee table book is the result of a five year labor of love from publisher Fabrice Couillerot and photographer Donna Ranieri. The first authorized monograph of Memphis’…
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Dw. Dunphy
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Forget the dragon duck. Art Of Atari details the world you imagined, if not the world you saw.
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Rob Ross
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Sometimes you want a book just to be an easy read; a fun read – you’re not in the mood for heavy meaning or messages. But sometimes, you get one…
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Rob Ross
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I’ve often thought Jon Savage is one of the finest journalists/writers to come out of England. His depth and knowledge and lyrical flow is second to none. Never mind the…
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Rob Ross
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This is now the second time I’ve had the pleasure of reading an autobiography of someone who’s career I’ve followed and/or admired and finding the story to be refreshingly honest…
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Rob Ross
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I’m not someone who would ever think to buy and read an autobiography by an actor; it’s usually not in my crosshairs of interest for reading when it comes to…
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Rob Ross
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A gripping and fascinating read – this is the author’s own story. And Joe Biel is not just an author – he’s a survivor of alcoholic reality, the do-it-yourself punk…
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Ted Asregadoo
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Don’t scoff! Movie can changes lives — and that’s not always a good thing.
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Ann Logue
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I’m a Pretenders fangirl, not an objective reviewer. Like Chrissie Hynde, I grew up in Northeast Ohio. I was in high school when ”Brass in Pocket” came out, and when the…
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Rob Ross
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With all the incredible events, programs, releases and moments we’ve been fortunate enough to see, hear and experience this year, the 50th that The Who (as we knew and like…
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Scott Malchus
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Greg Renoff’s “Van Halen Rising” charts the early triumphs, mishaps and wildness of the band that saved heavy metal.
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A teenage girl uncovers dark secrets about her world in this tale of vampires and an alternate reality where Germany won WWII.
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