Tag: Album
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Unnatural Disasters expanded edition now available!
2008.03.09
0Last week I finished a "remastered" version of my new album, Unnatural Disasters. Sure, it's barely a month old, but I'm still perfecting my "studio" (such as it is) techniques, and even though this new version wasn't done in time to become my official RPM Challenge submission, I consider it the definitive version of the album. I've also thrown in... Read more » -
My two RPM projects are both now available on CD
2008.02.16 0In a rare bout of overabundant creativity (or inadequate self-restraint), I have finished not one but two CDs for the RPM Challenge. They're available now on CD from Kunaki. The first project, Unnatural Disasters, is a more traditional album of 9 tracks in styles running from straight-ahead rock to prog rock to Bitches Brew-era Miles Davis... Read more » -
The beat (and harmony, and occasionally melody) goes on…
2008.02.11 0We're approaching the halfway point in this year's RPM Challenge, to record an album during the month of February, and things are progressing pretty well for me. The challenge is to record at least 10 songs or 35 minutes of material in 29 days. So far I'm up to 35:30 on 8 of my 9 intended tracks. That time will probably get reduced a bit as I... Read more » -
The RPM Challenge is underway!
2008.02.03 0This year I am participating in the RPM Challenge to record an album during the month of February. I already have 6 tracks in some state of completion for my album entitled Unnatural Disasters. You can keep up with my progress and listen to the tracks on the album page.... Read more » -
New Mars Volta album out today
2008.01.29 0I haven't even listened to it yet (ripping the CD now), but I just wanted to draw attention to the new Mars Volta album out today, The Bedlam in Goliath. These guys are quite possibly the most adventurous band out there in the "mainstream" today. (Whether or not their music is what you call "mainstream," it's certainly no sign of obscurity to... Read more » -
It’s here!
2007.12.29 0My Radiohead In Rainbows "discbox" set arrived today, and it's quite a sight. There's a heavy cardboard slipcover over the box/book package. Inside, an inner pocket holds a 12-inch square glossy booklet of abstract artwork. The right side consists of an attached 12x6 booklet containing more art and the lyrics along with the two CDs (the album... Read more » -
With all due apologies to Bill Bruford (and the rest of Yes)
2007.12.10 0Endure it if you dare. Things were just different back in 1971. And if you don't believe me, consider this: a very successful rock album from that year was Fragile by Yes. This album contained not only three tracks near or longer than eight minutes each, but five brief tracks that were the individual creations of each member of the band. Some... Read more » -
Top 5 Albums of 2007
2007.11.21 0Wow, I can't believe this is already the fourth year I've been doing this. I am truly an old fart because the years really are flying by now. That's what happens when you've made 34 trips around the sun. I'm just scared to think what it'll feel like when I'm 60. Well enough angst. Let's talk music. And there's a lot to talk about: 2007 has, for... Read more » -
Top 5 Albums of 2006
2007.03.25 0At least it didn't take me until July this time, but the only reason I've gotten around to this year's list so soon is because I just happened to be looking at last year's list and I realized, "Hey, I haven't made a new list yet!" So, here you go. 5. Field Music: Field Music This is what Gentle Giant might sound like if they appeared on... Read more » -
Take a trip on the “Morgantown Expressway”
2007.02.23 0The first release candidate (version 1.2) of "Morgantown Expressway" is ready. I have a rather humorous track of my almost-4-year-old son rambling on about light sabers and Pokémon, which he did directly after sitting in while I recorded the saxophone parts, and I'm still debating whether to include it in the final mix or not. Here, it is... Read more » -
How about a fresh Hors d’Oeuvreture?
2007.02.14 0I've continued to tweak the two tracks I've been working on for the new album. I just posted a major update to "Heavy Water," which you can listen to here or on the "official" page for the album. I also posted minor updates to both tracks yesterday, in place of the earlier versions that were there. I didn't bother to draw attention to them... Read more » -
If you don’t have iTunes on your computer…
2006.11.07 0Please, download it now. Why? So you can read all of the hilarious reviews of Kevin Federline's album. C'mon, it's really worth it. One review compares the album to "putrid liquefied 52 million pounds of chicken."... Read more » -
Top 5 Albums of 2005
2006.07.01 0OK, I realize that we are now precisely (give or take the days various Caesars stole from February) halfway through 2006, but I still haven't gotten around to compiling my list of the top 5 albums of 2005. I think I actually did start one back in December but I couldn't narrow it down, or I couldn't be bothered to care to finish it or...... Read more » -
Top 5 Albums of 2004
2004.12.09 0Another year is almost over (and considering where we've come, I can only hope the next four go as quickly... but I digress; besides, I'm still on political vacation). Time to review the sounds that made their way into my ears (or at least onto my iPod) this year... 5. Benoît Charest: The Triplets of Belleville (Soundtrack) This... Read more » -
Got a Chronic Case of Pac-Man Fever? Drs. Buckner and Garcia Have the Prescription
2003.02.23 0I make no attempts to conceal my lifelong obsession with the video games I played in my youth. My Atari 2600 and Intellivision are still hooked up to my TV, I have collected over 200 game cartridges for those systems, I own a pinball machine and an Asteroids cocktail table, I lurk in the forums at AtariAge.com, and I even have my own web site... Read more »
