Sep
08
My Favorite Albums Of 1986
My favorite albums of 1986 are less than 10% Laswell-produced, and less than 10% Enigma-released. For now.
11 min read
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Aug
28
Throwing Muses, pt. 1: Anthony's Album Guide
A treasured reminder that major labels hawked weird rock well before Nirvana.
7 min read
Jul
30
Fifteen '80s Movies That Maybe Should Have Been Rated PG-13
PG-13 existed by 1985, but was used sparingly. Too sparingly, maybe.
7 min read
Jul
26
My Favorite Albums Of 1981
A great year for dance-oriented rock! A term I swear I didn't invent!
10 min read
Jul
23
Randomized Animotion: Take Dump 7/23/26
Two movies that made the theatrical experience interesting again, enjoyed from my couch. Also, a list of books I've heard all the way through.
5 min read
Jul
15
The Psychedelic Furs: Anthony's Album Guide
The best new wave band ever? Or just another great post-punk band? Why not both?
8 min read
Jul
08
Rod Stewart, pt. 2: Anthony's Album Guide
Mr. Mod’s milder ride through the 1980s.
5 min read
Jun
30
My Favorite Albums Of 2026: A Mid-Year Report!
Five 2026 albums I'm ready to say are great, and a taste of what passes for dad-rock this year.
5 min read
Jun
25
My Favorite Albums Of 1976
25 albums that came out 50 years ago, and why I like them.
8 min read
Jun
13
Cool Auteurism: Take Dump 6/13/26
Two great auteurist works from this year, and two less commendable ones from a while back.
9 min read