Album Reviews
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The second album by agitprop experts The Pop Group was an explosive collection of funk-tinged political rants that often had quite a dance groove to them. Though the band imploded shortly after the album’s release, this reissue shows that 36 years on, it’s still a worthy slice of punk rock politics. Read more
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The sultry, sassy pop on Betty Boo’s sophomore album, Grrr! It’s Betty Boo was superior, intelligent dance pop that promised a great future for this young, talented woman. Shame it didn’t happen that way; still, this is a fine reminder of just how special Betty Boo was. Read more
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The sultry, sassy pop on Betty Boo’s sophomore album, Grrr! It’s Betty Boo was superior, intelligent dance pop that promised a great future for this young, talented woman. Shame it didn’t happen that way; still, this is a fine reminder of just how special Betty Boo was. Read more
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California-based dreampop band Trespassers William would make a handful of gorgeously hazy and well-received records. Anchor, their debut album, sees its first major reissue since its 1999 release, and is a more stripped down and minimal affair. Read more
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California-based dreampop band Trespassers William would make a handful of gorgeously hazy and well-received records. Anchor, their debut album, sees its first major reissue since its 1999 release, and is a more stripped down and minimal affair. Read more
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This unreleased live performance from legendary pianist Professor Longhair may be brief, but boy, is it potent! Read more
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This unreleased live performance from legendary pianist Professor Longhair may be brief, but boy, is it potent! Read more
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In 2000, Whiskeytown frontman Ryan Adams’s creative and personal life was in turmoil. So what did he do? He wrote songs-fantastic songs-and launched his career with this superb debut album, reissued with generous helpings of Adams in his prime. Read more
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In 2000, Whiskeytown frontman Ryan Adams’s creative and personal life was in turmoil. So what did he do? He wrote songs-fantastic songs-and launched his career with this superb debut album, reissued with generous helpings of Adams in his prime. Read more
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This lost Ravi Shankar performance captures him in an intimate, early morning living room show in June, 1971. A famous friend was in attendance, and the genesis of the first rock and roll benefit concert was borne here. Read more
The Recoup 