Catalog Club: Acetone's "I Guess I Would" (1995) and "If You Only Knew" (1996)
The Catalog Club post examines Acetone’s 1995 EP *I Guess I Would* and 1996 LP *If You Only Knew*, noting their stark departure from the band’s earlier rock‑driven work. Recorded in Nashville, the tracks are unusually slow and minimalist, reflecting both artistic experimentation and the heroin addiction of bassist Richie Lee and drummer Steve Hadley. The author frames the music as the band’s most authentic expression, despite its commercial obscurity, and previews upcoming episodes covering later releases. The piece also hints at a broader mid‑90s alt‑rock slump that affected even major acts.
Don't Laugh (I Love You), Man: A Ween Survey
The post reviews the newly released Ween “Brown Box” box set, which gathers the band’s nine studio albums and a curated selection of live recordings. It positions the 1997 album “The Mollusk” as the definitive soundtrack to male friendship, arguing...
Poll: What Are The Greatest Guitar Solos Ever?
Rolling Stone recently refreshed its "100 Greatest Guitar Solos" ranking, sparking discussion among music enthusiasts. In his Evil Speakers column, the author uses the poll to critique the list’s cultural relevance, noting that guitar solos still provoke strong opinions despite...
The Losers' History of The Black Keys
The author revisits his 2013 "Winners' History of Rock ’n’ Roll" series, focusing on the Black Keys, a band once hailed as a rare mainstream‑rock success in the streaming era. He contrasts the duo’s platinum‑selling peak—*Brothers* (2010) and *El Camino* (2011)—with their...
Catalog Club: Al Green's "The Lord Will Make A Way" (1980)
The post spotlights Al Green’s 1980 gospel album *The Lord Will Make A Way* and the 1984 documentary *Gospel of Al Green*, which captures a modest, low‑budget snapshot of Green’s career after his pop heyday. It highlights how the film,...
Guitar Solo Ghosts: A 2020s Alt-Country Survey
The 2020s alt‑country scene has surged, with British bands like Brown Horse, Fazed On A Pony, and Westside Cowboy embracing a twangy, all‑American indie rock aesthetic. Brown Horse’s third album, Total Dive, deepens their Crazy Horse‑style guitars and stormier tempos, confirming...
Mikaela Davis, Queen Of The Jamband Harpists, In Conversation
Mikaela Davis, a classically trained harpist turned singer‑songwriter, is releasing her new album Graceland Way this Friday. The record blends psych‑country with West Coast influences and features collaborators such as Dan Horne, Karly Hartzman, Madison Cunningham, Neal Francis and James...
Red Hot Chili Peppers: Melancholy Himbos
The Netflix documentary *Our Brother, Hillel* revisits the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ chaotic 1987 birth, spotlighting Flea’s tearful recollection of a spontaneous jam that birthed the band. The film blends archival footage with a dramatic score, deliberately muting early songs to...
Catalog Club: Al Green's "I'm Still In Love With You" (1972)
Al Green will celebrate his 80th birthday on April 13, 2026, as the Catalog Club series spotlights his 1972 album "I’m Still In Love With You." The post notes Green’s 2025 colon cancer diagnosis and ongoing chemotherapy, while praising the...
Bruce Springsteen, My Hometown, My Son & Me
The author attended the opening night of Bruce Springsteen’s politically‑charged tour in Minneapolis on March 31, 2026, noting the show’s explicit commentary on current U.S. issues. The concert blended Springsteen’s classic storytelling about ordinary people with a clear social agenda, positioning...
Catalog Club: Ramones' "Too Tough To Die" (1984)
Catalog Club’s latest entry revisits the Ramones’ 1984 album *Too Tough To Die*, positioning it as a prototype for later “still‑hard” punk releases like Green Day’s 2020 *Father Of All Motherfuckers*. The author contrasts the fleeting hype of Green Day’s...