Music Reviews

Oct
09
Round 3, Pt. 2: Who's The Worst ALTERNATIVE RADIO GOD?

Round 3, Pt. 2: Who's The Worst ALTERNATIVE RADIO GOD?

Concluding Round 3 of this journey through the hits of Alternative Airplay all-stars, saying goodbye to those who only made the chart 21 times.
16 min read
Oct
04
Round 3, Pt. 1: Who's The Worst ALTERNATIVE RADIO GOD?

Round 3, Pt. 1: Who's The Worst ALTERNATIVE RADIO GOD?

Alternative airplay chart hits 15-21...by acts from U2 and REM to 311 and NIN, as we try to decide who stunk up the airwaves most.
16 min read
Oct
01
Round 2, Pt. 2: Who's The Worst ALTERNATIVE RADIO GOD?

Round 2, Pt. 2: Who's The Worst ALTERNATIVE RADIO GOD?

Another look at seven singles each from twelve alt-radio acts in the '00s and after. Which I didn't hate as much as I thought I would.
15 min read
Sep
24
Round 2, Pt. 1: Who's The Worst ALTERNATIVE RADIO GOD?

Round 2, Pt. 1: Who's The Worst ALTERNATIVE RADIO GOD?

Moving forward in our search for the worst alt-radio icon, looking at seven more charting singles each from twelve inescapable acts.
16 min read
Sep
18
Round 1, Pt. 2: Who's The Worst ALTERNATIVE RADIO GOD?

Round 1, Pt. 2: Who's The Worst ALTERNATIVE RADIO GOD?

The back-end of our look at the early airplay oeuvre of 24 inescapable alt-radio acts. Eventually, we will know the lamest of them all...
16 min read
Sep
12
Twelve Songs From 2025 Good Enough To Play For My Kid

Twelve Songs From 2025 Good Enough To Play For My Kid

No reason we can't all enjoy these fun, new, basically kid-friendly songs from hipsters young and mostly pretty dang old.
5 min read
Sep
10
Round 1, Pt. 1: Who's The Worst ALTERNATIVE RADIO GOD?

Round 1, Pt. 1: Who's The Worst ALTERNATIVE RADIO GOD?

The first of more than a few posts solving the eternal question: which inescapable alternative radio act was the worst?
16 min read
Sep
04
Steely Dan: Anthony's Album Guide

Steely Dan: Anthony's Album Guide

Paying my respects to the impressive albums of two jazzy jerks who'd probably have no time for me. Definitely not my record collection.
11 min read
Aug
21
Did Neil Young Just Release His Worst Album Ever?

Did Neil Young Just Release His Worst Album Ever?

Am I the only person really bothered by Neil Young's latest album? Does anyone remember Greendale?
6 min read
Aug
11
Louis XIV, The Best Little Secrets Are Kept: Albums I Just Love So Much

Louis XIV, The Best Little Secrets Are Kept: Albums I Just Love So Much

An inexplicable attempt to rescue one of the trashiest artifacts of the "indie sleaze" era.
6 min read