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Aug 262 min read
I Own That Album and CD! - Michael Penn
Michael Penn's debut album, March , which came out in 1989, is a masterclass in introspective songwriting and sophisticated pop...
May 282 min read
I Own That Vinyl - A Tribe Called Quest
A week or so ago, my friend Thomas and I happened upon a record store in Berlin, Maryland (Sound Storm Records) and I picked up three...
Apr 292 min read
I Own That CD/Album - The Connells
I worked at my college radio station, WVYC (York College of Pennsylvania) and had lots of great opportunities to meet bands and go to...
Apr 12 min read
Brand New Heavies - I Own That Vinyl!
Heavy Rhyme Experience, Vol. 1 by The Brand New Heavies is a masterful fusion of funk, soul, and hip-hop that showcases the band's...
Mar 252 min read
I Own That CD! - Radiohead
Radiohead's sophomore release, The Bends, is a masterclass in alternative rock, showcasing the band's evolution into a more mature and...
Feb 262 min read
Tumbleweed Connection
There’s nothing like finding a gem when you go crate digging, and that’s just what happened last weekend. Stuck in between albums from...
Jan 292 min read
I Own That Album! - Juliana Hatfield
Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) has always, to me, been one of the most commercially underappreciated bands ever. With their classically...
Jan 222 min read
We Miss You Michael
Michael Hutchence was born on this day in 1960. The lead singer of the incredible Australian band INXS was one of the great, charismatic...
Nov 20, 20232 min read
Teenage Symphonies To God
When Brian Wilson was asked to describe the music he was creating for the album, Smile, he said it was “teenage symphonies to God.” The...
Nov 13, 20232 min read
Pleased To Meet Me
By their fifth release, The Replacements were down to a trio (guitarist Bob Stinson was out of the band after their excellent album Tim)....
Jul 16, 20232 min read
I Own That CD! - Tommy Keene
Tommy Keene never became a big rock star. He should have. His music was melodic, power-pop with enough big guitars and catchy lyrics....
Jun 12, 20232 min read
I Own That CD! - Hoodoo Gurus
The fourth album from the Aussie band is fantastic from the start to finish. My blog post could end there, but let’s dive into the songs...
May 22, 20232 min read
Oh, Inverted World
In the movie “Garden State,” Natalie Portman’s character tells Zach Braff’s character to listen to the song “New Slang” by The Shins....
Apr 17, 20232 min read
I Own That CD! - The Pixies
Thirty-four years ago, the band Pixies released their second studio album. Working with the fantastic Gil Norton, the band (Black...
Apr 10, 20232 min read
I Own That CD! - Crowded House
Following the breakup of the fantastic Split Enz, Neil Finn and Paul Hester decided to form a new band. With bass player Nick Seymour...
Mar 27, 20232 min read
I Own That CD! - Matthew Sweet
Matthew Sweet has always been a favorite. He can craft a catchy three-minute song at the drop of a hat - taking from various influences...
Mar 20, 20232 min read
I Own That CD! - Urge Overkill
Geffen Records/DGC, in the 1990s, snatched up some fantastic bands from indie labels. Some band named Nirvana…there was Sonic Youth and...
Feb 27, 20232 min read
I Own That CD! - The Jayhawks
Down to a trio when it was recorded, The Jayhawks seventh album, Rainy Day Music is as stripped down as the cover of the CD. Coming off...
Feb 6, 20232 min read
I Own That CD! - Sloan
In 1994, the Canadian band Sloan shifted their music focus. They created a more melodic sound, a big difference than the grunge sound...
Jan 23, 20232 min read
I Own That CD! - Sweet Relief - A Benefit for Victoria Williams
Victoria Williams is a singer-songwriter from Shreveport, Louisiana. In early 1992, just as her career was beginning to take off, she was...
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