Feature: Rediscover “The For Carnation” December 1, 2020 “Now when I fall to earth, I hear applause/ I love to hear applause,” Brian McMahan sings, suggesting various readings, on “Emp. Man’s Blues,”… Continue Reading
Review: El Ten Eleven – “Tautology III” September 29, 2020 A kick-drum in the shape of a heartbeat appears some seven minutes into El Ten Eleven’s Tautology III, the final piece of its ambitious instrumental,… Continue Reading
Justin Vellucci’s Top Ten Records I Reviewed This Year — 2018 Edition December 16, 2018 Well, here it is, Mr. December, yet another year, yet another year-ending list. And what more can be said? We want to be free…. Continue Reading
Review: Papa M – “A Broke Moon Rises” August 29, 2018 Talk about a phoenix rising from the ashes of it all, am I right? Consummate post-rock guitarist David Pajo returns to excellent form on… Continue Reading
Review: Papa M – “Walt’s” May 30, 2018 Talk about a teaser! Drag City Records today released “Walt’s,” the first song off a new LP, out Aug. 17, from David Pajo solo… Continue Reading