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4/5th’s of Fleetwood Mac are infinitely better than most musicians

Posted on July 13, 2017 by

I bought the new album by Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie this week. You may wonder why I refer to 4/5th’s of Fleetwood Mac if the album is by only two members? Well, because, Mick Fleetwood and John McVie provide … Continue reading →

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Comeback music artist of the year – Land of Talk

Posted on May 30, 2017 by

With the exception of our friends in Canada and indie music fans like myself, I doubt many of you reading this post will recognize the name Land of Talk. Well, that is unfortunate, because you missed out on hearing great … Continue reading →

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“Hitch” is a Formidable Joyride

Posted on April 3, 2016 by

Anyone who has read Panethos for an extended period of time probably has figured out that I love rock music, particularly alternative rock and indie rock. Call me a creature of habit, but ever since my first Beatles, Monkees, and … Continue reading →

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Best new album of 2015 – now there are two to choose from

Posted on October 16, 2015 by

Until this week I was certain my choice for the best new album of 2015 was going to be Wolf Alice’s My Love is Cool.  Now the L.A. based alternative band Silversun Pickups have decided to make that a much … Continue reading →

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Wolf Alice kills it with their debut release

Posted on June 25, 2015 by

Every now and then a new band comes along that alters the course of modern music while also raising the threshold for all future bands to try to attain. Examples from the past include The Beatles, U2, Radiohead, and Nirvana. … Continue reading →

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Nocturnal notes shimmer from the Golden State

Posted on May 22, 2015 by

Got the opportunity to check out Best Coast’s latest release last night, entitled California Nights. This dandy new album stokes up the volume and the intensity from the band’s prior forays, which included the Golden State’s glorious surfer sounds and … Continue reading →

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It’s never too late for great music

Posted on November 25, 2014 by

While perusing YouTube over the weekend I came across an outstanding song and acoustic performance by the band My Chemical Romance (or MCR for short). Sadly, the band recently broke up – it figures I would discover songs from them … Continue reading →

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Temples enshrine the psychedelic era…and more

Posted on July 3, 2014 by

I discovered Temples listening to Impact 89fm – Michigan State University’s student radio station when they played the richly 1960’esque “Shelter Song.” As the first track on their debut full-length album, Sun Structures, the song aptly introduces Temples and a … Continue reading →

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2013’s top album – “Soft Will” by Smith Westerns

Posted on December 10, 2013 by

I have got to admit that I discovered this album later in the calendar year even though it was released in the summer. Despite my tardiness, the crisp, melodic indie/alternative  rock sounds and the fine lyrics of Soft Will make … Continue reading →

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Favorites of 2013

Posted on December 9, 2013 by

With just over three weeks left in 2013, here are some of my favorites for the year, subject to last-minute change before January 1st. ADVERTISING TV ads – any and all “Mayhem” advertisements by Allstate BREWS Beer- Tom Cream Premium … Continue reading →

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