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The Pumpkins return with a “Smashing” good record

Back in the 1990s, the Smashing Pumpkins were among the elite rock bands rotating on MTV. They also released one of the most infectious and enjoyable tunes of the decade with “1979.” Since the turn of the century, their starlit … Continue reading

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Canada’s next supergroup – A Short Walk to Pluto

Every once in awhile you hear music from a performer that is so good, so talented, and so captivating, that you know if the stars align and everything goes right, they will go far in the industry and will become … Continue reading

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

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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Saddest songs of the rock ‘n roll era – Update #2

Please feel free to nominate other songs for this list. These are the ones I could think of and find most memorable. Many of you may wonder why the song “Imagine” is not on the list. My thoughts are John … Continue reading

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

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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This is more like it! “Observator” by the Raveonettes

Had a first listen to the newest album by Denmark’s Raveonettes this evening. The entire album can be heard via this weblink to Rolling Stone. An EP released by the band earlier this year had disappointed me, partially because it … Continue reading

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‘Can’ada ya’ say song of the year, eh?

Two years ago, Montreal’s Arcade Fire took home the Grammy for Album of the Year for their masterful album The Suburbs. In 2012, I think Toronto’s Metric could very well lay claim to Song of the Year honors for the … Continue reading

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