Music
Joe Henry, Civilians (Anti-)
Whenever you look at an old picture from the ’30s or ’40s, the same feeling tends to creep up on you. First you may laugh at the funny clothes of […]
Zap Mama, Supermoon (Heads Up International)
The sixth and final definition of “groove” in Webster’s dictionary is “a pronounced enjoyable rhythm.” If one could amend the term, serious thought should be given to adding “the essence […]
King Louie and the Loose Diamonds, Memphis Treet (Empty Records)
What if Elvis Costello were backed by the Clash? What if they were all Memphis natives? What if they recorded their first album 50 years ago while Costello had laryngitis […]
Chappy, Shallow Seas (Attention Spaniel)
Adjusting to a new roster is hard for any band, and Shallow Seas certainly has its growing pains. When Chappy’s line-up was split apart due to Katrina, singer/guitarist/songwriter/producer Michael Wagner […]
