Musings on the past and present state of music, film, and pop culture. Get off my lawn.
Hello and welcome to The Top 30 Best Worst Movies of All Time Part 1. There’s something inherently satisfying in watching a wretched film, and its often just as pleasurable as watching a cinematic classic. That’s why the phrase Best Worst Movie makes total sense to those in the know. I’m not sure at the exact […]
Watch Pulp Play at Coachella 2012: Pulp played a stellar set last night at Coachella. For those Britpop fans not able to make the trek to the California desert, we’re in luck. The fine folks at the festival had a live feed last night, and the full set is still available on YouTube (at least […]
Killing Joke 2012 Album preview: Update:* I’ve recently posted a review of this album. Check it out here. It’s rare that a band more than 30 years into their career creates new material that is as strong as their initial work, but Killing Joke still appears to be firing on all cylinders. One of the […]
Recently, I had the pleasure of watching the film “Drive”. I loved it’s retro feel which hearkened back to the late 70’s/early 80’s feel of Michael Mann’s “Thief” and Walter Hill’s “The Driver”. After watching the film I immediately downloaded the soundtrack. “Drive” is one of those films that is so synonymous with it’s score […]
Last night The Cult played SXSW and performed for free. Since I live in Austin, I kinda felt like they did it just for me. I am, for the record one of the biggest Cult fans out there. Now I don’t think I’m a fanatic…I don’t travel city to city and own every bootleg […]
The Darkness ‘Dreams on Toast’ Review: theatrical UK glam rockers subvert expectations and explore new sounds on eighth album. The 2024 documentary Welcome to The Darkness showcased the survival skills of a band that peaked commercially with their 2004 smash debut album Permission to Land, broke up, reformed, and transitioned into a cult act with […]
Ministry ‘The Squirrely Years Revisited’ Review: Al Jourgensen Makes Peace With His Synth-Pop Past over 40-years later on new album. “I think I’m the only person that could probably say that they sold out before they started. I’ve hated that record for years, just on the simple principle that it’s not my record and that’s […]
Red Fang ‘ Deep Cuts’ Review: Pacific Northwest sludge rockers showcase 20-years’ worth of rarities on new double-album. ★★★★ Celebrating two decades of their refined blend of stoner and sludge metal, Red Fang’s “Deep Cuts” is a 26-track compilation that offers fans a treasure trove of the band’s lesser-known works. Released on March 14, 2025, […]
‘Welcome To The Darkness’ Movie Review: jovial UK rockers’ rise, fall and rebirth makes for an endearing documentary. ★★★★ The Darkness rocketed to fame on their 2004 debut album Permission to Land, buoyed by glam influenced hits like I Believe In A Thing Called Love and Growing On Me, infused with their unique wit and […]
Jerry Cantrell’s ‘I Want Blood’ Review: Alice in Chains vocalist/guitarist shines on a sullen yet gorgeous new solo album. Jerry Cantrell is one of the most consistent and tasteful songwriters in the business. His work in Alice in Chains shows a distinctive talent for off-kilter sonics, emotive vocals, and a sublime mix of heaviness and […]