• Pop,  Rock

    The New Cars

    Here’s news. The Cars are reuniting! Well, sort of. The New Cars, as they’re called, is without Ric Ocasek, drummer David Robinson, and bassist Benjamin Orr, who, sadly, died of cancer in 2000. Only two original members return: keyboardist Greg…

  • Pop

    Number 3 and Counting

    It’s my 3rd wedding anniversary today, so I feel the need to pull out one of my favorite looove songs. Say what you will about Garth Brooks, but I love this song. The song was written and recorded by Bob…

  • World

    Jr. Gong All Night Long

    Another great tune recently heard on Sirius Disorder… this one comes from Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley’s third and latest release, ‘Welcome to Jamrock” (2005). The album is produced by Damian and brother Stephen. Jr. Damian is the youngest singing son…

  • Punk

    Rotten: Bugger to the Hall of Fame

    I just caught John Lydon (AKA Johnny Rotten) on Jimmy Kimmel Live a few nights ago. He is one entertaining and honest guy. He was ranting about the Sex Pistols induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. In…

  • Old School

    Name that Old School Tune

    Okay, attention all old school connoisseurs (even I had to look that one up). I need your help!! I’ve been digging through my old tapes, and need help identifying the artist that performs this song… the old trick of putting…

  • Electronic,  Funk

    A Little Electrik Boogie

    Thanks to the fine folks at Eighteenth Street Lounge Music, I got my hands on a copy of the upcoming release by Ursula 1000, which is basically NYC-based multi-instrumentalist and “mild-mannered” DJ Alex Gimeno. I’ve really enjoyed listening to the…

  • Country Rock,  Indie

    Gone for Good

    Here’s a great live version of a great indie-country song (indiecow? countrindie?), sung by a great singer, James Mercer of the Shins. Do enjoy. James Mercer: Gone for Good (mp3) – live 07 Jan 2004 – studio version comes from…

  • Funk,  Prince,  R&B

    Two New Prince Tracks

    2 new Prince tracks up at The Music Slut: ” Get on the Boat” (with Maceo Parker on sax) and “Love”. Pre-order 3121 here.

  • Country

    Check out Prairie Oyster

    I have a boat load of old cassettes that I’ve been digging slowly through and getting on to my hard drive. So following along that country-influenced path, here’s one from Canadian country swingish outfit Prairie Oyster. What drew me to…

  • Country Rock

    We’ll go Stepping Out

    Thanks to those of you who have followed me from my old web address to another one, and now finally to this one. I promise, this is the last stop! As you can see, I finally got my domain sorted…