Category Archives: Artists

More Album Cover Outtakes

Posted on May 14, 2024 by the press music reviews

In the mid-80s, both R.E.M. and Talking Heads had album covers adorned with the singular work of Georgian folk/outsider artist and Baptist preacher, Howard Finster. Howard Finster’s (1916 – 2001) unique paintings depicted inspirational images from his own interpretations of … Continue reading →

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More Album Cover Outtakes

Posted on May 14, 2024 by the press music reviews

Though probably best known for his images of Marilyn Monroe, Greta Garbo and other Hollywood celebrities, veteran photographer Tom Kelley created magic with David Bowie 49 years ago to the day. In May 1975, at his Studio in West Hollywood, … Continue reading →

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Stevie Wonder | 20 Deep Cuts

Posted on May 8, 2024 by the press music reviews

To celebrate the great Stevie Wonder’s impending 74th birthday, we bring you 20 Deep Cuts from Stevie’s classic mid-70s era when the music he created will forever stand as some of the greatest ever made. Stevie Wonder signed to Motown … Continue reading →

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The Lemon Twigs | A Dream Is All We Know (2024)

Posted on May 3, 2024 by the press music reviews

The Lemon Twigs hit back with a new album to universal acclaim that is a sojourn into the realm of dreams while embracing all things baroque pocket-prog. The New York band’s self-produced fifth album, A Dream Is All We Know, … Continue reading →

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Look Closely: Black Sabbath’s Heaven And Hell

Posted on April 29, 2024 by the press music reviews

In April 1980, Black Sabbath unleashed Heaven and Hell, their first with Ronnie James Dio at the helm, and the iconic cover art was inspired by a charming 1928 photograph of some young women dressed as angels and smoking madly. … Continue reading →

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Frank Zappa: The Central Instrumentalizer

Posted on April 26, 2024 by the press music reviews

The uncatergorizable Frank Zappa. Astute, paradigm-shifting virtuosity at its uncompromisingly brilliant and ballsy best. The Central Instrumentalizer Vol I and II consist of hand-picked instrumental highlights throughout Zappa’s expansive career. Frank Zappa: The Central Instrumentalizer Vol I mp3 1.  Filthy Habits … Continue reading →

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More Album Cover Outtakes

Posted on April 10, 2024 by the press music reviews

Pavement repurposed a 1970’s prog-rock album cover for their impeccable four-track EP Watery, Domestic. Little known jazz-rock combo, Ambergris, released their one and only, and rather formidable, self-titled album in 1970, which could only be described as jazz-infused funk rock … Continue reading →

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Elvis Costello and the Imposters | Palais Theatre

Posted on April 5, 2024 by the press music reviews

Elvis Costello and two thirds of the Attractions performed the final concert of their Australian tour at the Palais Theatre in St.Kilda, Melbourne on 4 April 2024. Featuring remarkable pianist Steve Nieve and one of the best drummers ever in … Continue reading →

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Fripp & Eno | (No Pussyfooting) (1973)

Posted on April 3, 2024 by the press music reviews

The image used for the 1973 ambient masterpiece (No Pussyfooting), was designed by British photographer and filmmaker Willie Christie, and exhibits Robert Fripp and Brian Eno perched in a dramatic Infinity Mirror Room. The striking composition was photographed and designed … Continue reading →

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More Album Cover Outtakes

Posted on March 25, 2024 by the press music reviews

The cover of the Pavement fan-favourite Wowee Zowee, featured a painting by American artist Steve Keene based on a photograph entitled ‘The Arab World’, originally published in Life magazine in 1972. The indie rock legends’ Pavement-iest album, Wowee Zowee (1995), … Continue reading →

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