Stripwax
The Mark Lanegan variety show
Grizzled rock veteran Mark Lanegan has a voice like none other, and new tracks like "Riot In My House" and "Quiver Syndrome" demand a larger audience.
Feb 25th, 2012 by Jeff Moody
Tindersticks are for lovers
Tindersticks' "The Something Rain" gets off to a slow start, but the end result is an otherwise fantastic recording, like Roxy Music without the glitter.
Feb 18th, 2012 by Jeff Moody
Nonagon is a blunt force object
Fueled by designated screamer John Hastie, Chicago trio Nonagon's "People Live Everywhere" eepee is fist-pumping stuff.
Feb 11th, 2012 by Jeff Moody
The poet speaks in melody
Cohen has been singing despite not having a singing voice since (!!!) the sixties, and at age 77, his "Old Ways" are tried and true.
Feb 4th, 2012 by Jeff Moody
They sold their souls for “The Church Of Rock And Roll”
Jeff's seat on the Foxy Shazam bandwagon is open after an album too radio-friendly for rock and roll greatness.
Jan 28th, 2012 by Jeff Moody
AN ALL OUT FUN ASSAULT
With a sound like demolition experts (with giant amplifiers) from outer space on laughing gas, IFIHADAHIFI returns with the "Nada Surf" eepee.
Jan 21st, 2012 by Jeff Moody
Deep under the influence
On a foundation of built by The Jesus Lizard, Minneapolis-based Buildings bring the NOISE.
Jan 14th, 2012 by Jeff Moody
Let’s not go eat the ENTIRE factory…
Jeff and a donut-wielding snowman weigh in on the new Guided By Voices lineup and album.
Jan 7th, 2012 by Jeff Moody
The Stripwax Top Ten Elpeez Of 2011 (!!!)
And now for TCD's inclusion to the the wondrous year-end tradition of music list-making: the Stripwax Top Ten Elpeez of 2011.
Dec 31st, 2011 by Jeff Moody
THE STRIPWAX TOP TEN TRAX OF 2011 (!!!)
Jeff Moody's top ten of 2011: rock 'n' roll fight songs, sloppy punk rock anthems, TV on the Radio, Kurt Vile and St. Vincent.
Dec 24th, 2011 by Jeff Moody
Crooked Fingers sing purdy
Eric Bachman meets Lefty, otherwise known as the Biggest Fan this here side of the Mississippi.
Dec 17th, 2011 by Jeff Moody
2011 ain’t over til it’s over (!!!)
Getting your best of 2011 list together? Best put on the brakes and listen to Chris Connelly's new elpee, "Artificial Madness" before it's said and done.
Dec 10th, 2011 by Jeff Moody
