18 Sep 2001

James Gets Super-Freakier

By John James
• The seminal funk record of the 1980s gets an upgraded reissue this Tuesday. Motown's recent "Deluxe Edition" program is hitting all the bells again, with their introduction of Rick James' Street Songs to a new bounce generation.
11 Sep 2001

Phish Swims Into Bootleg Territory

By John James
• Phish is following Pearl Jam's venture into beating the bootleggers to the punch this coming week as they unveil the Live Phish series on the Elektra label. Five full-length concerts - simply titled 01, 02, 03, 04, and 05 - were selected by the band from the years from 1994 to 2000 and mastered by sound engineer Paul Languedoc.
21 Aug 2001

Rare Velvet Underground Tapes Surface on Live Set

By John James
• This Tuesday the Universal label issues a fantastic three-CD set of live recordings from the Velvet Underground as the debut of a planned series of rare live recordings to be sprinkled throughout the coming year.
14 Aug 2001

Artists Catch the Solo Bug

By John James
• New solo projects abound this Tuesday from members of Giant Sand, Shudder to Think, and Buffalo Tom - all showcasing a different side of their musical pasts. Howie Gleb of Giant Sand makes a unique departure from his band's Arizona desert psychedelia this Tuesday.
31 Jul 2001

Costello Catalog Gets the Royal Treatment

By John James
• This Tuesday brings the super-sweet campaign by Rhino Records to re-present Elvis Costello's stunning career. From the snot 'n' sneer youngster of his 1977 Columbia Records debut through the seasoned-songwriting-statesman years on the Warner Bros.
24 Jul 2001

Butthole Surfers Create a New Revolution

By John James
• The long-awaited return of the Butthole Surfers is set with the August 28 release date of the band's Weird Revolution set on the Surfdog/Hollywood label. The group's signature sound of deep-shag acid audio scratch 'n' sniff has been scaring audiences since 1984, and this outing features founding members Gibby Haynes on bullhorn, guitarist Paul Leary, and drummer King Coffey.
10 Jul 2001

Tori Takes On Eminem

By John James
• Details of the upcoming Tori Amos album are out, and as a connoisseur of covers, I'm psyched: The entire album is a covers affair. Strange Little Girls is due September 18 and reveals a bit of the pixie dust beneath her scarlet cap.
04 Jul 2001

Want a New Record? Ante Up

By John James
• Never underestimate the value of your fan base. Two bands from the UK are taking a unique stance on the production of their new albums, with their fans directly involved in footing the bill. Fans of Marillion set the stage for things to come back in 1997, when the band's fan base was informed that a proposed North American tour wasn't financially feasible.
26 Jun 2001

Black Is Back with Tenacious D

By John James
• It could not be refused. It will not be denied. And we've waited long enough. The Epic Records label has just announced that the heavily anticipated debut album from Tenacious D is now on schedule for September release.
12 Jun 2001

Corgan Tries Career as a Sideman

By John James
• Billy Corgan, founder of the Smashing Pumpkins, isn't taking the summer off or resting on his laurels. Look for him to join UK electronic godfathers New Order as a touring guitarist on select dates of Moby's current tour and in support of the upcoming album NEWORDERGETREADY.

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