Too cool for cats
If you know the band Squeeze, it’s likely because of their mega-hit Tempted. Or, from their runner-up mega-hit, Black Coffee In Bed. But today I’m going to offer up the…
When Do You Know Somewhere Is Home?
So, this one could technically be labeled as a Christmas song, but I think it’s really more of a winter song, if that makes sense. It talks about the feeling…
I had ridden shooting stars
Ozzy certainly has an extensive music catalog, first with Black Sabbath then as a solo artist. Most are good to great songs, but when I have a thought to play…
The music does the talking
A local radio station added “Magic Power” by Triumph to their song rotation recently. It reminded me of what a great rock band Triumph is and what a fantastic album…
How much is it all worth?
This one hides in the dusty back corner of my playlist. Every few years I blow off the dust and cobwebs and give it a spin. It seems that no…
A Classic Case
Some of my favorite bands and rock music go beyond the basic guitar, bass and drums instrument foundation. Add some horns, like early Chicago, keyboards or piano, like REO Speedwagon,…
We need the space
Punk Rock got it’s start in the 1970’s and continues today in various forms with varying levels of angst and rawness. One of the punk powerhouses of the original era…
Tomorrow the Sun Will Be Brighter
“Red Moon” by The Walkmen played everyday at this bookstore I used to work at, and it has been one of my favorites ever since. It’s an acoustic alternative track…
Take you anywhere you want to go
The Ides of March achieved early success with their single ‘Vehicle’ from the 1970 album of the same name. The writer of that song, Jim Peterik, would have much greater…