Return of the Metal Gods

A bonafide metal band beginning with 1974’s Rocka Rolla, the release of British Steel in 1980 brought Judas Priest to the masses.  A seminal album, it contained “Breaking the Law,” “United,” “Metal Gods,” and the song that sealed the deal, “Livin’ After Midnight.” The 30th Anniversary edition that I blasted out contains a remastered version […]

Singing Songs About the South Land

Did you ever wish a few of  your favorite artists would get together and write some great songs?  Ignoring the still-lingering phenomenon that launched in the 90s of superstar duets and filling your album with guest appearances so it will sell, there aren’t many substantive efforts out there for my tastes. But I’m smilin’ as […]

Talkin’ Mojo

This week has been an important one for music fans, with the release of Mojo, the first new album of studio material from Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers in 8 years.  A week like this is one that’s full of debate – is it good? does it suck?  What do you think?  These are not […]

Bettie Serveert in Cleveland (and beyond)

How long has it been since I cared about a Bettie Serveert album?  That’s a good question.  The last time that I saw the band live was in 1993 at the old Peabody’s Down Under, touring in support of Lamprey.  I bought a couple more albums after that one, and then, I tuned out.  Their […]