Originally presented on December 13, 2005. “Rollercoaster” was the b-side of the Bunnymen’s most aggressive stab for a U.S. hit, the immortal “Lips Like Sugar”. While the a-side was an…
Don’t Explain (1990)purchase this album Robert Palmer plus Steve Stevens plus Teo Macero equals Don’t Explain, eighteen tracks that nobody knew quite what to make of in 1990 — a…
Originally presented on Feb. 24, 2005. Once upon a time, Bob Geldof was an asshole, and infinitely more interesting. IÁ¢€â„¢m using the term Á¢€Å“assholeÁ¢€ in the most complimentary, and admittedly,…
Lost in the 80s is one year old this week! In one short year, I’ve seen my little hobby and obsession with 80s emphemra grow from about 10-15 visitors a…
Each Friday brings us a hodge-podge of out-of-print gems. The Tourists Week DaysRound Round BluesAngels And Demons Before there was Eurythmics, Dave Stewart and Annie Lennox were part of a…
This is going to be a brief post, my friendsÁ¢€¦as those of you who read this space with a fine-toothed comb may already know, IÁ¢€â„¢ve been out of town since…
Robbie Nevil – Day 1purchase this album Question for the ages: What the hell happened to Robbie Nevil? I don’t mean “happened” in a where-is-he-now sort of way Á¢€” anyone…
When they both hit the Top 40 in 1983, it was a common debate: Who was better, Madonna or Cyndi Lauper? While Madonna had the sex appeal, looks and dance…
Toto – Falling In Between (2006) purchase this album You know, I’ve written an awful lot of stuff here over the past few years. Some posts I sweat over and…
Rosanne Cash – Black Cadillac (2006) purchase this album It’s about the attempt to connect the dots. It’s about how relationships go on even after a person dies. How when…
Ladysmith Black Mambazo – Long Walk to Freedom (2006)purchase this album Believe it or not, people of my generation, but this marks the 20th anniversary of Paul Simon’s Graceland album…
So. When last we left Robert Palmer, he was in the process of tricking out and slicking up his world-beat soul sound, sending his music in a more contemporary (and…
In homage to the band who penned the song from which this blog takes its name, we are making available the rough mixes of Cheap Trick’s 2003 studio re-recording of…
Welcome back to Wilbury Way, my fellow bootleggin’ fanatics, for our fond look back at Volume Three, A.K.A. the second Traveling Wilburys album. Actually, if you want to know the…
Paul Carrack – Groove Approved (1989)purchase this album There is a certain group of musicians whose names elicit knowing grins from music nerds, and quizzical shrugs from everybody else. They’re…
Allow me to get something off my chest first, if I may: Modern EnglishÁ¢€â„¢s Á¢€Å“I Melt With YouÁ¢€ was not a hit back in the day. No matter how many…
Train – For Me, It’s You (2006)purchase this album Here’s something to make you feel old, Gen Xers: Train scored its first hit, “Meet Virginia,” in 1998. That was eight…
The Subdudes – Behind the Levee (2006)purchase this album You know, I may just do a Subdudes Idiot’s Guide one of these days, so I’m going to hold off on…
Shona Laing was fairly well known in her native New Zealand for years before finally scoring an American record deal in the late 80s with fledgling indie label TVT Records…
If it’s Friday, it must be Bootleg City…and today, our visit takes us right down Wilbury Way. You must remember The Traveling Wilburys — George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty,…
T’Pau – The Promise (1991)purchase this album They’re barely remembered today, at least outside the British club circuit, but T’Pau, in its brief existence as a major-label act, actually managed…
They once sang history never repeats. But the members of Split Enz today (Feb. 1) announced they are reuniting for an Australian arena tour in June, 22 years after they…
Richard Ashcroft – Keys to the World (2006) purchase this album Maybe I wasn’t listening to The Verve hard enough, but after “Bittersweet Symphony” came, went, and wound its way…
Duncan Sheik – White Limousine (2006) purchase this album You know, from “Barely Breathing” on down, I’ve never understood what people hear in Duncan Sheik’s music. It’s pleasant enough, in…
[Jefito’s Note: He doesn’t write them anymore, but truth be known, it was my good friend Benja who inspired the Idiot’s Guide series, via his impassioned, messy, and always entertaining…
Oh, Corey Hart. YouÁ¢€â„¢re trying so hard to say something meaningful and deep here, but weÁ¢€â„¢ll be damned if we know what youÁ¢€â„¢re on about. Is it about James Dean,…
Shawn McBride, Green Grass Grace (2003)purchase this book Hellfire hallelujah and halitosis. Mike Schmidt sits to pee. How you doing, fuckface? My name’s Henry Tobias Toohey. I love Jesus, rock…
Another Friday, another visit to that bustling metropolis we like to call Bootleg City — and this week, as promised, here’s eighteen tracks of live HÁ¼sker DÁ¼. Supernova, recorded on…
Another Friday, another visit to that bustling metropolis we like to call Bootleg City Á¢€” and this week, as promised, here’s eighteen tracks of live Hüsker Dü. Supernova, recorded on…
Our hilarious buddies over at Drink at Work are taking a not-so-fond look back at the theme songs and opening credits of The Brady Brides, Angie, Alice, and Á¢€” yes,…