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Nellie Mckay
Jeff takes a break from the blog this week and leaves a comic in its stead. This time around: Nellie Mckay's genre-hopper "Home Sweet Mobile Home"
Oct 22nd, 2010 by Jeff Moody
Greg Graffin’s Brain
Bad Religion has never been my favorite band, but Greg Graffin's songwriting keeps me interested -- he's like the Noam Chomsky of punk rock.
Oct 16th, 2010 by Jeff Moody
Swans Dive (Once Again) Into Darkness
The latest Swans elpee is an intensely dark and yet beautiful collection of songs, unfettered by sentiment or superficiality.
Oct 9th, 2010 by Jeff Moody
The Autumn Blues
Punk legend Jon Langford’s latest elpee "Old Devils" is all about reflection and, to some extent, resignation. The seasonal timing couldn't be better.
Oct 1st, 2010 by Jeff Moody
Dear Superchunk
Because not enough people have gushed about how awesome it is that 2010's Album of the Year is by one of the best bands of the 90s.
Sep 23rd, 2010 by DJ Hostettler
Grinderman Goes After Middle Age With A Baseball Bat
Getting old and slowly coming undone isn’t so bad when there’s guys like Nick Cave around to share the pain and lend a little perspective.
Sep 22nd, 2010 by Jeff Moody
Never Mind The Arcade Fire, Here’s Superchunk!
Superchunk's new elpee is pure, joyous rock and roll energy from start to finish. Rock and roll this good transcends time, era, scene and trend.
Sep 15th, 2010 by Jeff Moody
Les Savy Fav –It’s A Like Affair
September marks the end of summer, and the release of TONS of new music. It makes the transition a bit more bearable.
Sep 8th, 2010 by Jeff Moody
Sxip Shirey’s Audio Tour Of New York City
"Sonic New York" leads the listener from place to place with music as big and diverse as New York City itself.
Sep 1st, 2010 by Jeff Moody
HOLY SHIT! JAPAN TOUR DIARY – DAY 9
I've been getting the "Where's day 9?" question lately, and I know you guys have been patiently waiting for a while, but here's a secret: I'm not fucking sorry.
Aug 31st, 2010 by Anthony Schwader
!!! Is All About The Groove
!!!'s latest elpee "Strange Weather, Isn't It?" comes full force and flexes some pretty strong dance-rock muscle.
Aug 25th, 2010 by Jeff Moody
Mea Culpa
Sorry, Toadies : Jeff pens an apology for getting his albums mixed up and waxes on FM radio, the music industry and the anxiety that goes with putting your opinion in print.
Aug 18th, 2010 by Jeff Moody
