Joel Goldsmith who composed the heroic and powerful themes for such sci fi landmarks as 350 episodes of STARGATE and STAR TREK: FIRST CONTACT, has died of cancer at the age of 54. He was the son of the Oscar winning composer, Jerry Goldsmith. The two Goldsmith’s rated as two of sci fi TV and [...]
One of the most mysterious album covers of all time is 1979′s EVE album by The Alan Parson Project. At first what appears to breath-takingly beautiful models under veils is actually women suffering some horrible herpes sore deformities at a closer look. The women were actually prostitutes from Paris who were badly infected with a [...]
Katy Perry’s third studio album firmly cemented her as a true pop music superstar act. It’s a very listenable collection of 12 listed tracks, plus two more hidden tracks, including an alternate version of TEENAGE DREAM. Snoop Dogg guest stars on CALIFORNIA GURLS. And although the album has been on the charts for some time, [...]
The cover of the classic album, CHEAP THRILLS, by cartoonist R. Crumb for Janis Joplin and Big Brother And The Holding Company became a real folk art classic of the 60′s generation. But, a new parody of the cover, DEEP CHILLS, by the Belgian techno-dance band, The Lords Of Acid, is drawing government censorship over [...]
This first posthumous release by Amy Winehouse is an interesting little collection of 12 demos, unfinished songs and other left over items, packaged together as a compilation. “Body And Soul”, a duet with Tony Bennett was the first single off the album, released back in September 14. It was her final recording before her death. [...]
69 year old music legend Paul McCartney has released something of a retrospective album of songs his parents beloved sons that helped to influence his own musical direction. On one hand, it’s a very nice collection of digitally recorded standards crafted by one of the world’s greatest artists. On the other hand, the album is [...]
The Doors finally released their long awaited L.A. WOMAN 40 two cd set, this past week which included nine previously unreleased tracks including seven L.A. WOMAN outtake versions of songs including “The Changeling”, “Love Her Madly”, “Rider On The Storm” and more. One completely unknown song, “She Smells So Nice” is a rough piece, but [...]
Elvis, The King Of Rock ‘N Roll, would have turned 77 on Sunday. Back in 1977, after a series of declining health issues, he collapsed in his bathroom of his Graceland mansion at the age of 42, and died. Some reports claim that his young daughter, Lisa Marie, was the first to find her father [...]
From 1966 through 1967, Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys had a dream to make his fantastic concept album SMiLE a follow-up to PET SOUNDS . The album incorporated some fantastic and revolutionary new recording technology such as the song “Good Vibrations” which reportedly cost as much as $100,000 in production money to produce. According [...]
While the release date for the 40th anniversary edition of L.A. WOMAN has been pushed up to January 24, for the two and five cd sets, a special limited edition box set of four high quality vinyl singles from the upcoming expanded L.A. WOMAN album has just been released, limited to just 4,000 copies. It [...]
Each year, The Doors manage to treat their fans to a great cd release just in time for Christmas. This year is no exception, as in late November a deluxe 2cd and 4cd special collector’s box set edition of the remixed landmark L.A. Woman album will become available. The two disc set will feature a [...]
Although it never became a top ten hit, the gospel music influenced, “Can I Get A Witness,” written by R&B music writing superstars Holland-Dozier-Holland became one of Marvin Gaye’s earliest signature hits, helping to establish his career as one of the greatest R&B singers in history. The very heavy Black church influenced style of the [...]
Kelly Clarkson’s ‘Mr. Know It All’ video has debuted! It is the first single on Clarkson’s fifth studio album, ‘Stronger’. The album will be available on October 24th. Below you can watch Kelly Clarkson’s ‘Mr. Know It All’ video and read the song’s lyrics. ENJOY! Kelly Clarkson’s ‘Mr. Know It All’ – Video Mr Know [...]
Legendary Athens, Georgia based rock band R.E.M. has decided to break up, ending a long career in music spanning since 1980 when lead singer Michael Stipe and guitarist Peter Buck formed the great alternative rock act. R.E.M. quickly became a favorite act of small college radio stations, growing a cult following of fans before breaking [...]
70′s era shock rocker Alice Cooper is back again with a brand new digitally recorded sequel to his 1975 album, WELCOME TO MY NIGHTMARE. 2011′s WELCOME 2 MY NIGHTMARE consists of 14 new tracks, with Halloweenish titles such as “Ghouls Gone Wild”, “Disco Bloodbath Boogie Fever”, “Nightmare Returns” and more off-the-wall creepy goofiness. Bob Erskin. [...]
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