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Bobbie Gentry’ “Fancy” and Marlene Shaw’s “The Spice of Life” are both just as sweet as they are bitter.  Bobbie Gentry kicks off with “Fancy”, a story of a hopeless woman in the countryside who’s only hope for her daughter is to pimp her out.  Marlene Shaw’s “Woman of the Ghetto” points fingers back at legislators speaking harsh truths that create impossible decisions for a hopeless mother. Both albums talk about heartbreak, but still getting off on it on Gentry’s “He Made a

Today we explore funk metal alternatives for those who are played out on Red Hot Chili Peppers, or never really liked them to begin...

“Do Your Thing” by Papa Mali could have been called “Fear and Loathing in New Orleans”. It is a fun ride through alcohol, psychedelics,...

Today we check out “The Gospel” by PIG aka Raymond Watts and “Revelatons by William Control.  PIG’s overall message is that “Original sin...

Todays double feature begin’s with Rick James’ “Street Songs”. “Ghetto Life” and “Mr Policeman”showcase some of the harsh realities with...

Two modern explorers of electronic rock share their travels today with Depeche Mode’s “Black Celebration” & KMFDM “Nihil”. Depeche Mode...

An album pairing, a theological debate, and a hopeful tour.  First starting with Ray Wylie Hubbard’s “The Ruffians Misfortune”, tells a...

Two albums meant to be listened to back to back for an eclectic evening.

Two albums meant to listen to back to back to explore an electronic dream turned nightmare.

Comparing the similarities of a southern bell and the jilted New Yorker through the music of Tanya Tucker and Billy Joel.

A exploration of different personality types in modern music.

A review of Marilyn Manson's first album and his possible musical offspring.

A recovery of two amazing albums from two really weird artists.

A theological debate between nihilism and religion in modern heavy metal music.

A comparison of crime and music between the genres of heavy metal and hip hop.