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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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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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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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Substance: Inside New Order | Peter Hook

Posted on January 7, 2024 by the press music reviews

In his 2017 memoir Substance: Inside New Order, founding bassist Peter Hook lists his top ten songs by of one of the most influential bands of the Second British Invasion: New Order.  Clocking in at over 700 pages, the book … Continue reading →

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The Andy Summers Playlist

Posted on December 31, 2023 by the press music reviews

Happy 81st birthday to guitar maestro Andy Summers. To celebrate we re-up the playlist that captures the brilliance of this British guitarist at his solo best. This trip through the repertoire of Andy Summers shows just how much more he … Continue reading →

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Robert Fripp | Exposure (1979)

Posted on December 29, 2023 by the press music reviews

British guitarist Robert Fripp’s gleefully diverse debut solo album Exposure, was recently repackaged and released as a comprehensive 32-disc box set that examines the guitarist’s career from 1977 to 1983.  Worn out from constant touring and recording and an increasing … Continue reading →

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