Reviews
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My Bloody Valentine – Lost Tracks And Rare Cuts – Review by Joshua Reedy. (2010) My copy: 2015 unofficial limited compilation by Arkain Filloux. This is a bootleg record that collects several rarities from My Bloody Valentine’s prolific tenure in late 80s and early 90s. The selections are nicely varied, ranging from Isn’t Anything era […]
Schenectady Civic Players’ The Father is Worth the Watch – by Joanna Palladino. Schenectady Civic Players’ production of Florian Zeller’s play The Father is an honest yet emotional look at aging through the eyes of a father with dementia. The play, written in French and translated by Christopher Hampton, explores universal themes such as family, […]
Title: “River Street Beat Shop: 20 Years of Musical Magic in Downtown Troy” by Stephanie J Bartik– NY Rockstar Photographer In the heart of downtown Troy, New York, there exists a musical haven that transcends time and takes visitors on a journey back to the “olden days” of their youth. Celebrating two decades of business, […]
Shark Books – Top Ten – by David James Keaton. This, like most Best-Of lists, would be more accurately titled Top Ten Books I Happened to Read, because who are they kidding, right? But in a desperate attempt at one-upmanship, I’m going with Top Ten Books I Happen to Own! I even took a picture of every book on […]
Weed – Running Back – Josh Reedy Album Reviews – by Joshua Reedy. Weed – Running Back (2015) My copy: 2015 press by Lefse Records. Will Anderson spent two years building off of his debut release as Weed, garnering a small following of dedicated shoegaze/power-pop fans who viewed Anderson’s work as a hidden gem. After […]
There’s Always Room for Noise – Ben Crum and The Elephant Six Co documentary at The Orpheum in Saugerties, article by Dean Giagni 1/9/24 – Ben Crum of Great Lakes kicked off the celebration last night at the Orpheum Theater’s Sonic Wave Weekly series, for a screening of the documentary THE ELEPHANT SIX RECORDING CO; […]
Cloud Nothings – Here And Nowhere Else –Review by Joshua Reedy. (2014) My copy: 2014 press by Carpark Records and Mom + Pop. Cloud Nothings had built up steam from their early, lo-fi rock sounds, now releasing material consistently for Carpark Records. Here And Nowhere Else heightened their mass appeal by focusing largely on heavy, […]
Sketches Of Influence at Alias Coffee Roasters By Seth Casale. Walking into Alias coffee, welcomed by the warm smell of roasted coffee, 2 thoughts enter one’s mind. The first being obviously this place smells amazing. Secondly the place seems very small, as the retail entry way is tight with a small café area to your […]
“Two New Reviews, Two Old,” by Fred Rudofsky. Walter “Wolfman” Washington: Feel So at Home (Tipitina’s Record Club) When I look back on my concert-going days / nights (1500+ plus shows), Walter “Wolfman” Washington’s Capital District appearances rank among the very best I ever witnessed. Seeing him play in the 1990s and early 2000s with […]
Animal Collective – Strawberry Jam – Review by Joshua Reedy. (2007) My copy: 2007 press by Domino. Following praise for their new take on indie-pop with Feels, complete with a full band embracing more traditional melodies, Animal Collective carried this momentum into the frigid, dynamic synth landscapes of Strawberry Jam. There are a few bumps […]
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