Olivia Broadfield, Eyes Wide Open (2007, Pig Factory) purchase this album (Amazon) Just when I think I’ve heard enough wispy female bedroom pop, along comes another cute-as-a-button waif with an…
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Day Eleven!Á‚ Are you exhausted?Á‚ We know we’re exhausted.Á‚ But the Mellowmas show must go on.Á‚ Stay strong, readers!Á‚ And get yo’ groove on! Freddie Jackson — Christmas Forever (download)…
Jason: Jeff, I’m in a bad mood today. I don’t know what it is. I think I woke up on the wrong side of the bed or something. I’m just…pissy….
Yuletide greetings folks. Even in these tough economic times, the annual rite of holiday gift giving must be performed to appease the mighty snow demons. So here are a few…
Happy ninth day of Mellowmas! Today, we’re sad to say that we’re skewering a truly brilliant artist: none other than Fats Domino. We really didn’t want to, but…well, you’ll see….
Take off that red-and-green shirt, everybody! Today, for the Eighth Day of Mellowmas, we’re going red, white and blue! Lee Greenwood — It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year…
Happy Seventh Day of Mellowmas, everybody!Á‚ As if Al Jarreau didn’t provide us with enough smooth jazz fodder, today we’re stuck with some serious scatting. Spyro Gyra — The Christmas…
We try not to repeat artists we’ve covered in years past during The 25 Days of Mellowmas, but today we make an exception. We had to. Look at that album…
We bet you didn’t even know that Little River Band released a Christmas CD this year!Á‚ Well, now you know.Á‚ Please, thank us later. Little River Band — Mary’s Christmas…
I know what you’re thinking: isn’t Popdose closed for the season?Á‚ What the hell is CHART ATTACK! doing here?Á‚ You raise a good point, but today’s post is here for…
[Note: After reading this, you may be in desperate need of some actual holiday cheer — so head on over to visit our friends at Suburban Sprawl, who have just…
Regular readers of Popdose will know that we’re kind of obsessed with Al Jarreau. Who could possibly forget Al Jarreau Week back in March? So when we heard that good…
He’s 67 years old now. The still-full head of hair is graying. There are a few extra pounds around the midsection of the once lanky frame. His eyes reflect a…
Well, look at you! You’ve returned for Day Two of Mellowmas, even though you woke up at 3 AM with “Mellowmas, Mellowmas, have a very Mellowmas” running through your head!…
Welcome, one and all! The day you’ve been dreading waiting for all year has finally arrived! It’s time to begin The 25 Days of Mellowmas! If you’re new to this…
It’s the curse of the debut album: the artist, unsure of who he/she is or what he/she ought to sound like strikes out in all directions — a power ballad…
Left wanting more after seeing one of their many CMJ sets, I was interested to see that Pattern is Movement was coming back to NYC to open for Subtle. As…
It all started back in September, when Robert Cass sent an e-mail to the staff telling us Billboard had announced that Chubby Checker’s “The Twist” is the top song of…
It’s vacation time already? Awesome! Time to kick back, relax, and…oh, wait, I forgot: this is only a part-time writing gig, and I still have to keep doing my full-time…
Ranlom – Going on Holiday (Quirky Bird, 2008) purchase this album (Amazon) With the amount of shit I’ve given Christmas music over the last few years, and the obvious relish…
[Note: Back in April, as part of Matthew Bolin’s ongoing series, When Good Albums Happen to Bad People, Popdose ran a post that focused on MÁ¶tley CrÁ¼e’s Girls, Girls, Girls….
By “2,” I mean “3,” of course. But if you’re having trouble following my byzantine internal logic, then allow me to explain. I was going to give you discs two…
Adam Sandler – The Thanksgiving Song from They’re All Gonna Laugh at You! (1993) Graham Parker – Almost Thanksgiving Day from Your Country (2004) Ben Wisch – Thanksgiving from Winter…
Hey everybody!Á‚ Just think: one week from now, you’ll probably be feeling full and somewhat nauseous from all the food you’ve ingested.Á‚ I say, why wait a week?Á‚ Get that…
The press materials for The Who at Kilburn 1977 describe this DVD as “a holy grail for fans after decades of anticipation,” and that’s no piece of bull dreamed up…
Live albums have been a staple of the music business for ages, and even if you’re someone who loudly proclaims to have no interest in them whatsoever, it’s probable that…
A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to see David Byrne live in concert. It was purported to be a celebration of the work he did with Brian Eno,…
Morrissey was one of the earliest fans and champions of Britpop glumlords Suede, and it’s not too tough to figure out why. Besides owing quite a musical debt to Morrissey…
Gather round the fire, kids, let’s roast some chestnuts and let Uncle Mojo tell you a story: Back in 1990, he was a blithely ignorant intern at Billboard, so happy…
Last Saturday, as the latest round of California wild fires burned on in cities nearby our home, we waited anxiously to see whether the Pasadena Marathon would be canceled. For…