Wham! We’re at #480 already! Before George Michael, Arrested Development character (#georgemaharris), there was George Michael, pop star. And before that, there was Wham! – but that is not what this post is about. Look, I am not here to throw any shade or disrespect to a man who has built an impressive career and … Continue reading Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time – #480: George Michael – Faith (1987)
Author: Steve Boscawen
New Music 1/31/20: Drive-By Truckers
Incoming: new music! Better yet, new music that is worth your time. Drive-By Truckers – The Unraveling – 9 tracks / 42 minutes On January’s best album, DBT takes a look around at America today and doesn’t understand what they see- this ain’t easy listening, but it should be considered an essential recording for 2020. … Continue reading New Music 1/31/20: Drive-By Truckers
New Music 1/24/20: The Wood Brothers, Caspian
Incoming: new music! Better yet, new music that is worth your time. Ok, ok- I'm never going to get caught up if I don’t shorten up a bit so I have challenged myself to be overly brief this week. Don’t misread that- these two albums are both VERY worth your time… The Wood Brothers … Continue reading New Music 1/24/20: The Wood Brothers, Caspian
Courtney Barnett (Knitting Factory – Boise) 2/4/20
The incredibly talented singer-songwriter-badass from Australia came to town and held down the Knit all on her own, thank you very much. Courtney Barnett is a critical darling and has achieved a massive cult following that adores her sharp and witty songwriting as well as her impressive range of musical styles. I suppose I am … Continue reading Courtney Barnett (Knitting Factory – Boise) 2/4/20
Reverend Horton Heat (Olympic – Boise) 1/29/20
How have I never seen this band before? Shame, shame, shame… Well, let’s just say that this was an absolute blast. I’m reluctant to admit that I only knew a few of Jim Heath’s songs from his 30 years of making music, but had heard so many good things about the live show that I … Continue reading Reverend Horton Heat (Olympic – Boise) 1/29/20
The Classics: January 2020 edition (Spoon, Warren Zevon, Midnight Oil, Simon & Garfunkel)
This month in musical history – the sounds of 10, 20, 30, 40, and even 50 or 60 years ago. Yes, this is a bit belated…I spent less than half of January in my own bed. Here’s to me getting February done before March rolls around… 10 Years Ago This Month: Spoon - … Continue reading The Classics: January 2020 edition (Spoon, Warren Zevon, Midnight Oil, Simon & Garfunkel)
Holy Camaro (Neurolux) 1/24/20
This one will be short and sweet but I want to give them some love because they deserve it. This was not a show I intended to see – in fact, I didn’t even know about it. My buddy and I were standing in line to see Chris Kattan do standup comedy when some friends … Continue reading Holy Camaro (Neurolux) 1/24/20
