KISS is one of those bands you either love or hate. There’s no middle ground when it comes to them and, to be honest, that’s the way they like it. Some of their albums over the years have been loved (Destroyer, Love Gun, Creatures of the Night) or despised (Music from “The Elder,” Hot in the Shade, … [Read more...]
Kasabian channels Lunatic Fringe on new album
UK powerhouse Kasabian released their third record The West Rider Pauper Lunatic Asylum on June 9th, 2009 in the United States, on RCA Records. Produced by Serge Pizzorno and Dan the Automator (Gorillaz, DJ Shadow), it is a follow up to their second albumEmpire which debuted at #1 on the UK charts … [Read more...]
David Gilmour brings high hopes to Gdansk
Some years back a friend told me that he learned more about life from Tupac Shakur albums than his actual parents. Following his statement was the seemingly inevitable question: who taught you life? Without a full understanding of what was asked I haphazardly replied, “my favorite band is Pink … [Read more...]
Metallica comes full circle with Death Magnetic
When Metallica released their sixth studio album, Load, back in 1996, Drummer Lars Ulrich described Metallica as a band ”exploring different things.” This was Ulrich’s way of justifying what appeared to be a “sell-out” career makeover. With new hair styles, sophisticated clothing, and a more … [Read more...]
Magnificent Dharma
In Hinduism, the word “Dharma” refers to a core set of fundamental principles that exist beyond all intellectual argument. To talk the “Dharma” means to speak of a truth that remains accurate in both logical and emotional debates. Although we live in a logical world ruled by numbers and statistics … [Read more...]
I’m Comin For That #1 Spot
Is Luda a top five emcee? If you disagree, he wants to change your opinion with "Theater Of The Mind". He's a 10 year veteran who's released platinum albums, "Back For The First Time", "Word Of Mouf", "Chicken & Beer" and "Red Light District". But the term "lyricist" isn't attached to his name. … [Read more...]