The glass bottom boat of the cultural press
This week, Christopher Long takes the first step in reconciling his splintered relationship with his kabuki-faced former heroes, when he ponies up a king’s ransom for a reasonably well-cared-for vinyl copy of Rock and Roll Over, the 1976 cock rock classic from KISS.
“Not Wastin’ Time” (Sepulveda Pass Records). Review by Randy Radic.
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.
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.
