Extreme release new album called Saudades De Rock next week + the scoop on Maiden Heaven

A week from today (8/12,) reactivated Boston rockers Extreme, will release their first release of new material in 13 years titled Saudades De Rock. (If you’re scratching your head on the above, it is pronounced “sow-dodge de rock”, which roughly translates from Portuguese as “Nostalgic Yearning for Rock”) While rejoicing at the prospects of new […]

A Saturday song with Saturday in the title

And I’m not talking about “Saturday in the Park,” or “Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting,” or even “Saturday Night” by Bay City Rollers. And I’m not talking about the version of “Saturday Night” by Ned’s Atomic Dustbin. But come to think of it, I should be. Anyway. Retro Music Snob featured my post regarding the […]

Speaking of pointless 12″ remixes

Remember the other day, when I was talking about pointless 12″ remixes? Here’s a really good example: Survivor – Eye of the Tiger (extended mix) Definitely not one to listen to while operating power tools or heavy machinery. Relevant Links: Purchase Survivor – Ultimate Survivor – CD or MP3

Announcement: My new rock band.

I was talking to my co-worker/vinyl loving comrade Michael today, and he was giving me continued ribbing on my usage of “quote/unquote” in my recent Billy Joel post. After reading it originally, he had emailed me asking why I didn’t simply use the actual quote symbols. Answer: Because I didn’t want to. But it got […]