The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: “Fifty years ago when one spoke of Gospel Music, they were perhaps referring to one of three styles of music: the much loved hymns of the church, southern gospel or Negro spirituals. In recent years, however, there has been a tremendous amount of diversification within gospel music. One might now... Read More »
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: None. Personal Review: So, both actors were in the 1979 film “Quadrophenia” – and both went on to have pretty good film careers. Phil would later act in “Alien³” & “Notes on a Scandal” (among other films), and Gary would go on to act in “Shock Treatment” & “Give My... Read More »
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: None. Personal Review: So basically, everyone knows this song from two places, the first and most primary being the soundtrack to the 1983 film, “Scarface” – the second, where I first (and most people my age) heard the song was the video game Grand Theft Auto III, which featured almost... Read More »
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: None. Personal Review: Bob Geldof is genius. Enough said. The album opens with the track “A Hold of Me” – which is an amazing track and you could solely base a whole album off of it. The Rats definitely have the chemistry together that not a lot of musicians can... Read More »
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: None. Personal Review: For those that don’t know GG Allin, here is a brief history. He was born ‘Jesus Christ Allin’ – was a very angry young man, got into music, and was known for throwing his own feces and vomit at his audience, as well as assaulting them, oh,... Read More »
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: None. Personal Review: To start, I solely bought this record because of the fact it has Edith Massey on the cover, plus because John Cougar is bad ass. The album opens with the track “Hot Night in a Cold Town” – which may I say is pretty damn amazing. The... Read More »
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: “John Charles Visser (Indian Jack) was born in the foothills ranching country of Calgary, Alberta on August 14th, 1929. (of Holland – Dutch, Scottish and Irish origin). Jack has lived in Calgary most of his life. He completed his high school education in 1948 and graduated with a Bachelor of... Read More »
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: “To my wife, Joyce, who taught me this: Poetry does not make life beautiful: no, it is the way we live that gives beauty to our poems. With all my heart, this album is yours… Danny” Personal Review: Let me start off by saying Danny Deardorff is one very, very,... Read More »
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: None. Personal Review: Aerosmiths 1987 album “Permanent Vacation” – now I am not a big fan of theirs and don’t think much of Steven Tyler (Thanks “Two and a Half Men” and “American Idol“!) So the album opens with the track “Heart’s Done Time” – now this album is filed... Read More »
The Sleeve: The Liner / Sleeve Notes: None. Personal Review: So hey, a single from back when Christian Death had a super amazing line-up. Rozz Williams on vocals. Rikk Agnew on guitar. Yup, the good days. Anyways, A-Side is “Cavity – First Communion” – I personally like it, but it’s said to be an “alternate... Read More »
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: None. Personal Review: I’m pretty sure this album needs no introduction. Everyone knows it, and I have like 3 copies. Let’s start. So, the album opens with “Hell’s Bells” – really loud obnoxious bell ringing. The musicianship is good though. So far, I can say I like it. (Keep in... Read More »
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: None. Personal Review: “This is for you Fullerton” the opening lines of the first track “O.C. Life” which is probably my most favorite track on this album, just for the lyrics and musicianship. “The Limits of your mind is where the county lines end!” – I’m sorry, there are just... Read More »
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: “Shortly after, Kim Fowley hosted a series of new wave nights at the Whiskey, and the Germs managed to be included on the bill. They told everyone they knew to bring some kind of food, and the results resembled a hurricane in a Safeway produce department. Sickening concoctions of salad... Read More »
