04
Mar
2003
· Dude! This Tuesday brings an excellent twin-cam sonic salute to the musical culture of the proud but coiffure-challenged bearers of the shameless American mullet. Or as the Epic Legacy Records label has succinctly put it: Mullets Rock! Almost an anthropological study, this 35-track, two-CD set is a killer collection of hard-rockin' classics guaranteed a righteous "thumbs up" from any soul brushing his Michigan mudflap - all business up-front, and all party in the back.
More than just a haircut, the mullet is a state of mind, daydreaming of eternal summers of the 1970s rock-and-roll party scene. And, oh, don't it feel good, that healthy testosterone release washing over me in waves of Ram Jam's "Black Betty" or Boston's "Smokin'." Outdoor concerts, Jovan musk, and the sound of a Camaro door closing snugly - ah, to take a time trip through the monster-truck bravado of Judas Priest's "Living After Midnight" and the sensitive cry of Meat Loaf's "Bat Out of Hell." Other highlights include Argent's "Hold Your Head Up," Foreigner's "Hot Blooded," Molly Hatchet's "Flirtin' with Disaster," and Alice Cooper's "School's Out."
· Two CD releases are aiming for your funny bone this next Tuesday. Monty Python member Eric Idle is doing what the British do best, as his new release, The Rutland Islands, features two of his radio documentaries, as alter ego Nigel Spasm explores the islands of the "West Pole." In classic Monty Python fashion, the iMUSIC/Artist Direct disc is scattered with funny songs and sketches about randy lost tribes, gay dolphins that imitate Liza Minnelli, and Muggers Day on the island of Paranoia. Also on-board the laugh train is The Firesign Theatre and its new All Things Firesign CD on the Artemis Records label. The 28 tracks are collected from the group's many appearances on National Public Radio's All Things Considered.
· Coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the release of his classic Look Sharp album, Joe Jackson and that same backing band have finally made their fourth album, simply entitled Volume 4. The long-anticipated release comes this Tuesday on the Ryko/Restless imprint and is supported by a national tour presented by VH1 and a number of television appearances. Look for the first pressing of the CD to feature a bonus disc of six early classics recorded live during last year's UK tour.
Television Alert:
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno welcomes Missy Elliott tonight, Evanescence on Thursday, Jesse Malin on Friday, and Everclear on Monday; The Late Show with David Letterman hosts Beck on Thursday, The Pretenders on Friday, and Ben Harper on Monday; Late Night with Conan O'Brien hails Queen Latifah on Thursday overnight, The Raveonettes on Friday overnight, Coldplay on Monday overnight, and The Datsuns on Tuesday overnight; and The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn features The Wallflowers on Thursday overnight, Joseph Arthur on Friday overnight, and Craig David on Monday overnight.
New Releases Coming Tuesday, March 11:
... and like the winds, young grasshopper, are subject to change
A.F.I. - Sing the Sorrow (DreamWorks/Adeline) CD or special double-10-inch-vinyl gatefold edition
Antiseen - Here to Ruin Your Groove (TKO) re-issue from 1996, featuring a cover of Alice Cooper's "Sick Things"
Jason Becker - The Blackberry Jams (Shrapnel) private recordings and demos from this guitar virtuoso
Burning Spear - Original Living Dub Volume 1 (Burning Spear Records) tripped-out psychedelic mixes from 1979, and the CD debut from Winston Rodney's new artist-owned label
Clone Defects - Shapes of Things (In the Red) glam-rock punk from Detroit
Cursive - The Ugly Organ (Saddle Creek)
Ani DiFranco - Evolve (Righteous Babe) featuring her five-piece backing band
The Diplomats - Diplomatic Immunity (Diplomat) new from Cam'ron and company featuring a cover of Jefferson Starship's "We Built This City"
Entrance - The Kingdom of Heaven Must Be Taken by Storm (Tiger Style) solo-conceived debut by Guy Blakeslee, currently on the road with Devendra Banhart and Cat Power
Everclear - Slow Motion Day Dream (Capitol)
Folk Implosion - The New Folk Implosion (iMUSIC/Artist Direct) the newest incarnation featuring Lou Barlow, Russell Pollard, and Imaad Wasif with guests
Glass Candy & The Shattered Theatre - Love Love Love (Troubleman Unlimited)
Ben Harper - Diamonds on the Inside (Virgin) self-produced with guests Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Dave Hole - The Live One (Alligator) new from this Australian slide-guitar monster
Inventing Edward - We've Met an Impasse; by Midnight We'll Be Naked (New Red Archives) with members of Under a Dying Sun
King Crimson - The Power to Believe (Sanctuary) new from Robert Fripp, Adrian Belew, Trey Gunn, and Pat Mastelotto
Mad Caddies - Just One More (Fat Wreck) currently headlining the national Fat Tour
Donnie McClurkin - Again (Jive) featuring a cover of Sly & The Family Stone's "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)"
Ms. Dynamite - A Little Deeper (Polydor/Bigger Beats) featuring the single "It Takes More"
Muggs - Dust (Anti/Epitaph) all new from the Cypress Hill DJ with guests Josh Todd of Buckcherry and Greg Dulli of the Afghan Whigs
Kelly Joe Phelps - Slingshot Professionals (Ryko) with guest Bill Frisell
Procol Harum - The Well's on Fire (Eagle) the group's first new album since 1991
Raw Power - Still Screaming After 20 Years (Six Weeks) recordings made shortly before singer Giuseppe Codeluppi's death
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Red Hot Chili Peppers, Freaky Styley, Uplift Mofo Party Plan, and Mother's Milk (Capitol) re-mastered CD re-issues with bonus tracks
Songs: Ohia - Magnolia Electric Co. (Secretly Canadian) look for the vinyl version to contain a bonus CD of demos
Tangiers - Hot New Spirits (Sonic Unyon) anticipated Toronto band made up of members of The Deadly Snakes and The Killer Elite
U.S. Bombs - Covert Action (Hellcat) featuring skateboarding legend Duane Peters
· Two CD releases are aiming for your funny bone this next Tuesday. Monty Python member Eric Idle is doing what the British do best, as his new release, The Rutland Islands, features two of his radio documentaries, as alter ego Nigel Spasm explores the islands of the "West Pole." In classic Monty Python fashion, the iMUSIC/Artist Direct disc is scattered with funny songs and sketches about randy lost tribes, gay dolphins that imitate Liza Minnelli, and Muggers Day on the island of Paranoia. Also on-board the laugh train is The Firesign Theatre and its new All Things Firesign CD on the Artemis Records label. The 28 tracks are collected from the group's many appearances on National Public Radio's All Things Considered.
· Coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the release of his classic Look Sharp album, Joe Jackson and that same backing band have finally made their fourth album, simply entitled Volume 4. The long-anticipated release comes this Tuesday on the Ryko/Restless imprint and is supported by a national tour presented by VH1 and a number of television appearances. Look for the first pressing of the CD to feature a bonus disc of six early classics recorded live during last year's UK tour.
Television Alert:
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno welcomes Missy Elliott tonight, Evanescence on Thursday, Jesse Malin on Friday, and Everclear on Monday; The Late Show with David Letterman hosts Beck on Thursday, The Pretenders on Friday, and Ben Harper on Monday; Late Night with Conan O'Brien hails Queen Latifah on Thursday overnight, The Raveonettes on Friday overnight, Coldplay on Monday overnight, and The Datsuns on Tuesday overnight; and The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn features The Wallflowers on Thursday overnight, Joseph Arthur on Friday overnight, and Craig David on Monday overnight.
New Releases Coming Tuesday, March 11:
... and like the winds, young grasshopper, are subject to change
A.F.I. - Sing the Sorrow (DreamWorks/Adeline) CD or special double-10-inch-vinyl gatefold edition
Antiseen - Here to Ruin Your Groove (TKO) re-issue from 1996, featuring a cover of Alice Cooper's "Sick Things"
Jason Becker - The Blackberry Jams (Shrapnel) private recordings and demos from this guitar virtuoso
Burning Spear - Original Living Dub Volume 1 (Burning Spear Records) tripped-out psychedelic mixes from 1979, and the CD debut from Winston Rodney's new artist-owned label
Clone Defects - Shapes of Things (In the Red) glam-rock punk from Detroit
Cursive - The Ugly Organ (Saddle Creek)
Ani DiFranco - Evolve (Righteous Babe) featuring her five-piece backing band
The Diplomats - Diplomatic Immunity (Diplomat) new from Cam'ron and company featuring a cover of Jefferson Starship's "We Built This City"
Entrance - The Kingdom of Heaven Must Be Taken by Storm (Tiger Style) solo-conceived debut by Guy Blakeslee, currently on the road with Devendra Banhart and Cat Power
Everclear - Slow Motion Day Dream (Capitol)
Folk Implosion - The New Folk Implosion (iMUSIC/Artist Direct) the newest incarnation featuring Lou Barlow, Russell Pollard, and Imaad Wasif with guests
Glass Candy & The Shattered Theatre - Love Love Love (Troubleman Unlimited)
Ben Harper - Diamonds on the Inside (Virgin) self-produced with guests Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Dave Hole - The Live One (Alligator) new from this Australian slide-guitar monster
Inventing Edward - We've Met an Impasse; by Midnight We'll Be Naked (New Red Archives) with members of Under a Dying Sun
King Crimson - The Power to Believe (Sanctuary) new from Robert Fripp, Adrian Belew, Trey Gunn, and Pat Mastelotto
Mad Caddies - Just One More (Fat Wreck) currently headlining the national Fat Tour
Donnie McClurkin - Again (Jive) featuring a cover of Sly & The Family Stone's "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)"
Ms. Dynamite - A Little Deeper (Polydor/Bigger Beats) featuring the single "It Takes More"
Muggs - Dust (Anti/Epitaph) all new from the Cypress Hill DJ with guests Josh Todd of Buckcherry and Greg Dulli of the Afghan Whigs
Kelly Joe Phelps - Slingshot Professionals (Ryko) with guest Bill Frisell
Procol Harum - The Well's on Fire (Eagle) the group's first new album since 1991
Raw Power - Still Screaming After 20 Years (Six Weeks) recordings made shortly before singer Giuseppe Codeluppi's death
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Red Hot Chili Peppers, Freaky Styley, Uplift Mofo Party Plan, and Mother's Milk (Capitol) re-mastered CD re-issues with bonus tracks
Songs: Ohia - Magnolia Electric Co. (Secretly Canadian) look for the vinyl version to contain a bonus CD of demos
Tangiers - Hot New Spirits (Sonic Unyon) anticipated Toronto band made up of members of The Deadly Snakes and The Killer Elite
U.S. Bombs - Covert Action (Hellcat) featuring skateboarding legend Duane Peters
