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“Touchstone” / “Over the Moon” (Animalia Music). Review by Randy Radic.
“Touchstone” / “Over the Moon” (Animalia Music). Review by Randy Radic.
Dig out your mom’s old Max Factor kit, retrieve her retired fishnets and stilettos, and jump onboard with Christopher Long as he struts back to Aladdin Sane, the 1973 glam masterpiece from David Bowie. Florida horror punk guru Chuck Lazaras also conjures up some scary commentary.
Although there have been many adaptations, Tai Kato manages to bring his own approach to 1961’s The Tale of Oiwa’s Ghost.
This week, Christopher Long uncages a “ferocious grizzly” when he scores a well-loved vinyl copy of One More From the Road, the 1976 mauler from Lynyrd Skynyrd, for just $6.
Julius C. Lacking slips into the Urban Lounge to find himself supremely lost in the neon swirl of BRONCHO.
Seldom seen samurai comedy The Invisible Swordsman makes its home video debut in the West.
For All the World (ATOM Records). Review by Peter Lindblad.
Chip Off The Old Block (Strong Place Music). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
In 1976, the only thing Christopher Long wanted for Christmas was a copy of Wings Over America, the new LP from Paul McCartney & Wings. His parents refused to buy it for him. And in this installment, Chris reflects on the triple-live set, calling it “a beautiful record.” Special guest author Bryan Dumas agrees completely — sorta.
Songs With Anna. Review by Bob Pomeroy.
This week, Christopher Long receives a FREE pre-loved vinyl copy of Joe’s Garage Acts II & III, the 1979 double-record masterpiece from Frank Zappa. And he soon relearns the correlation between music, heartbreak, and “unpronounceable diseases.”
Christopher Long takes a look (and a lick) at his all-time favorite record, Candy-O, the 1979 sophomore set from The Cars. Colorado rock star ice cream icon Freezerp sweetens the conversation with a few thoughts on a couple of his personal favorite Candy-O tracks.
Silent film historian Ben Model has created a fascinating guide to decoding the visual language of silent movies in The Silent Film Universe.
This week, Christopher Long travels back to Florida and stumbles upon a new record joint where he scores a pristine $6 vinyl copy Nine Lives, the 1979 tour de force from REO Speedwagon.
An exciting young talent with an engaging old soul, singer-songwriter Lexi Long follows up the recent release of her debut record Sunswept with a “must-see” video for the track “Sometimes Lovers, Barely Friends.” Longtime Ink 19 staff writer Christopher Long got the exclusive 411.
Shalalala. Review by Danielle Holian.
Losing Pace EP (Quiet Panic). Review by Peter Lindblad.
Jason Voorhees goes to space in the delightful but divisive tenth entry in the Friday the 13th saga, Jason X.
A Thousand Years in Another Way (Western Vinyl). Review by Peter Lindblad.
Trash Classic (The Reverberation Appreciation Society/Greenway Records). Review by Peter Lindblad.
With the thirty-fifth anniversary of debut album Whirlpool, UK shoegaze outfit Chapterhouse is back together again and touring the US as part of Slide Away Music Festival.
The Englert theater hosted Little Feat as they embark on their Last Farewell Tour.
Meiko Kaji’s katana is sharp and looking for revenge in Wandering Ginza Butterfly and its sequel, She Cat Gambler, a stylish pair of early ’70s action films.