In this 100th installment of his weekly series, Christopher Long snatches up a pre-loved $8 vinyl copy of one of his all-time favorites, Urban Desire, the 1978 classic from female rock trailblazer, Genya Ravan.

Peter and the Wolves (Smog Veil). Review by James Mann.

Peter Laughner (Smog Veil Records). Review by James Mann.

Moronic Pleasures: The Lost Album (Hound Gawd! Records). Review by Scott Adams.

The Lords of the New Church Special Edition (Blixa Sounds). Review by Scott Adams.

Punk heroes unite to give a rowdy look at the classic L.A.M.F. album 40 years down the road.

Pass the Poison (Aresenic). Review by Carl F Gauze.

Chase the Man (TKO). Review by Scott Adams.

Live at the Deaf Club (Manifesto Records). Review by Carl F Gauze.

Music news and views for the entertainment generations, from Tom “Tearaway” Schulte

Like its namesake, Electric Frankenstein is an implacable juggernaut, conquering the world one lurching step at a time. Vinnie Apicella takes a look at the mind behind the machine in an interview with Sal Canzonieri.

Cheap Trinkets (TKO). Review by Daniel Mitchell.

Whether it’s for Cheap Thrills or a symptom of the Dionysus Syndrome, The Black Halos know that in the end, it’s only rock & roll – and they like it! Gail Worley risks international phone lines to catch up with frontman (and wild man!) Billy Hopeless.