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Soul Asylum – ‘Delayed Reaction’

A good friend of mine maintains a strong affection for rock bands we both enjoyed during the 1980s and 1990s. Shortly after Soul Asylum released “Delayed Reaction,” I received the anticipated email from my friend asking about the releaseĢƵ quality. The 10th studio release from the ...

P.O.D. ‘Murdered Love’

The eighth studio album from P.O.D. (Payment on Death) signifies the Christian metal bandĢƵ return back to their roots by delivering up potent doses of hip hop, reggae, hard rock and heavy metal arrangements with messages of faith and salvation. The San Diego quartetĢƵ sound embodies ...

Blues Traveler – ‘Suzie Cracks the Whip’

The New York blues-rock band follows the release of 2008ĢƵ lackluster “North Hollywood Shootout” with a return to the vintage sound of the bandĢƵ breakout album “Four.” I confess that I jumped on the fan bandwagon with the 1994 album that featured the Grammy-winning single ...

Joe Walsh – ‘Analog Man’

Life certainly has been good to Joe Walsh. WalshĢƵ early beginnings with the James Gang led to such classics as “Funk #49” and “Walk Away” from the early ’70s. Later, a stellar solo career blossomed, followed by Walsh joining the Eagles for the bandĢƵ 1976 release of “Hotel ...

The Beach Boys – ‘ThatĢƵ Why God Made the Radio’

Having been a huge fan of the Beach Boys, I was a little nervous when I first learned that the band was getting back together to record a new album and tour. After all, 50 years have passed since the boys of summer made their debut in 1962 with “Surfin’ Safari.” The last time I saw the ...

Joey Ramone — ‘…ya know?’

To me, Joey Ramone will always be known as the father of punk rock. The iconic lead singer of the Ramones defined the genre as the band captured the New York City punk sound with a few, fast-paced guitar chords, thundering drumming, catchy melodies and brash lyrics.In 1976, these torn jean and ...