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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.
Vinyl geek Christopher Long spots a seemingly pee’d on, used copy of his all-time favorite album, The Cars’ 1979 classic, Candy-O, at a Florida garage sale, where he gleefully ponies up the 25¢ asking price.
The Second Album (Wicked Cool Records). Review by Christopher Long.
featuring E Roland and Jesse Triplett of Collective Soul (with Cheney Brannon and Shawn Grove). Review by Michelle Wilson.
Brimming with compelling interviews, and bursting with action-packed concert performances, this newly-released DVD documentary provides music enthusiasts with a riveting, behind-the-scenes look at one of rock’s most influential festivals.
s/t Cassette EP (Infinity Cat). Review by Jen Cray.
Comedown Machine (RCA). Review by Jen Cray.
Angles (RCA/Rough Trade). Review by Jen Cray.
Literally dancing with bells on, legendary songwriter Jonathan Richman delighted Orlando fans with an acoustic show that felt more like a poetry reading than a typical night at The Social.
Brand New and Thrice play the first of a pair of sold-out Orlando dates.
Here Anonymous (Dangerbird). Review by Jen Cray.
Agony & Irony (Epic). Review by Jen Cray.
Chris Catania braved Chicago’s blizzarded streets to get a dose of Daniel Johnston’s therapy.
Calling the World (Geffen). Review by Sean Slone.
The Orlando date of the Against Me! tour was scheduled in competition with the annual Anti Pop Fest, but the band’s loyal followers could not be deterred. Jen Cray skipped out on the multitude of alternate shows happening downtown to spend another evening with these Gainesville boys.
Poison’d (EMI). Review by Christopher Long.
Little Drummer Boy - Live (Caldo Verde). Review by Aaron Shaul.
Teenage Graffiti (Suretone/Geffen). Review by Jen Cray.
The Lost Patrol Band (Burning Heart/Epitaph). Review by Aaron Shaul.
Lift (Sixthman). Review by Andrew Ellis.
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.
