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Top 10 Posthumous Albums
Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012The recent release of the late Amy Winehouse’s Lioness: Hidden Treasures got me thinking about posthumous albums. How, when done out of love and respect, they can be a true artist tribute and a treasure to any fan; and how they can just as easily be a shameless attempt on the part of the record […]
Vinyl Releases of the Week: Thanksgiving 2011 Edition!
Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011Judging by all the exceptional reissues and collectors’ box sets out this week, the holiday season is in full force this year! And the best news is that all of these treasures are available online, so you don’t need to wrestle the Black Friday crowds to get them. Here’s to a truly happy holiday and […]
Vinyl Releases of the Week: October 5, 2011
Wednesday, October 5th, 2011Me oh my, it certainly makes me feel old to think that Nirvana’s monumental album Nevermind turns 20 this year… Which means that the baby on the cover, Spencer Elden, is also 20!! But I’m excited about the 20th anniversary box set that Geffen is releasing in celebration of this milestone. Also out this week: […]
Vinyl Releases of the Week: February 23rd, 2011
Thursday, February 24th, 2011I want to make a mixtape of this week’s vinyl releases. Such an interesting sampling of the last 30 years of music here, from Adele to Nirvana and the Cure to Talib Kweli. Not to mention Roxette’s surprise comeback album. Nirvana – Incesticide (Original Recordings) This 1992 compilation of rarities, outtakes, and live BBC sessions […]