Thanks to all for your lyrical help in the previous post – the song that I was searching for was “Love Letter” by Bonnie Raitt. Nowhere close to John Parr, but I guess at least I found out from the experience that there is a video for “Naughty, Naughty.” Who knew? I woke up this […]
Tag: 00s
U2 on Letterman + Rock Hall and Queensrÿche news
In case you’ve been under a rock, U2 have been hanging out on the Late Show with David Letterman all week. And if that’s news to you, perhaps you are also unaware that there’s a new U2 album, No Line On The Horizon, that hit stores and digital outlets on Tuesday. You better believe that […]
NIN interview hot off the presses
Nine Inch Nails are currently on tour in Australia, and NIN mainman Trent Reznor gave a rare in-person interview yesterday (2/22) to Triple J Radio. Reznor discusses the upcoming planned hiatus for NIN, the tour with Jane’s Addiction, and a wealth of other subjects. The interview runs 16 minutes and includes some cool memories of […]
15 Albums That Changed My Life – The Friends Edition
No, no – I’m not talking about the television show. In response to 15 Albums That Changed My Life, a number of my friends weighed in with their own lists. I thought I’d share several of my favorites with you here…..the best part of being a music fan, is the diverse group of fellow music […]
El Rojo! Today is the day for The Bakerton Group (Clutch-related)
Clutch is one of those bands. You either like ’em, or you don’t. But from my side of the fence, how can you not? I’ll admit that it took me a little bit of time to figure out what Clutch was all about. And then I figured it out – if you like rock and […]
Download the new album from The Damnwells – FREE
My pal Burgo has been singing the praises of The Damnwells for as long as I’ve known him, and today is the day that their music finally hooked me. And perhaps it will hook you too. Starting today (Tuesday): You can download One Last Century, the new album from The Damnwells – FOR FREE from […]
Addicted to Vinyl is heading to Bonnaroo!
Okay you’re right, I’m not heading there quite yet. It’s a little bit early to leave now, and I do agree completely with you about that. Plus, I still don’t know how to drive stick, so I have to wait for Brian to pick me up. And looking at the calendar, I guess that isn’t […]
Queensryche – American Soldier – New Album In Stores In March
Okay kids, Matt Fun Fact #4012: I’m a big Queensryche fan. If you wondered if Operation Mindcrime II was worth hearing…..damn right it was! And Tribe, the album that came before it in 2003 was also good. Frontman Geoff Tate still has the lungs, and the return of former axeman Chris DeGarmo for some songwriting […]
Blue Rodeo: California or Bust!
You guys all know what a big Blue Rodeo fan I am, right? One of the things that I’ve been looking forward to in the new year is the nearly-certain possibility that I will see Blue Rodeo at least once this year, and hopefully more. One could definitely say that this legendary Canadian group march […]
Saturday nights were made for rockin’
Dateline: Saturday morning at 7am. I’m at the Rock Hall waiting in line to buy tickets for this year’s induction ceremony happening in Cleveland. For the first time ever, tickets are being sold to the public. Brian and I are determined to not be the suckers sitting at home watching it on TV while it’s […]