02/28/2008
Iggy Pop Rocks David Bowie's Head Off
Like downing a bag of Pop Rocks and chugging a Coke, Iggy is well versed in the art of explosive music. This weekend I was stuck in an airport for a number of hours and went through a couple of my favorite Iggy albums. After listening to The Id ...
Read MorePosted by Emily on 02/28/2008 3:40 PM EST in Rock, YouTube, 80's Pop, 70's Rock, Punk | Permalink
02/27/2008
Sexy Glam Rocker Suzi Quatro Is A "Daytona Demon"
Mega-babe Suzi Quatro's 1973 single, "Daytona Demon" is a prime example of how sex and rock and roll go together like groupies and condoms. Suzi will kick your ass with her glam-rock groove that features T.Rex-like chants and wails. Of course ...
Read MorePosted by Joe on 02/27/2008 5:01 PM EST in Glam, 70's Rock | Permalink
02/25/2008
These New Puritans' "Elvis" Evokes Today's Technological Paranoia
Compared to other mp3 blogs, I am a little late on discovering England's These New Puritans. Nevertheless, I can't stop playing the super catchy, early Liars meets This Nation's Saving Grace-era Fall sounding UK single "Elvis." The song's style ...
Read MorePosted by Michael on 02/25/2008 8:17 AM EST in Post-Punk, 70's Rock | Permalink
01/18/2008
You're Gonna Freak Out in Frank Zappa's "200 Motels"
200 Motels is an absurd psychedelic comedy featuring the music of Frank Zappa & Mothers of Invention and The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra based on an album of the same name. The movie is about the bands experiences on the road and of course spoo ...
Read MorePosted by Joe on 01/18/2008 10:05 AM EST in 70's Rock, Movie Music | Permalink
01/15/2008
Pillow Soft Snuggle Rock from Big Star
Big Star is one of those American rock bands who were sort of popular in their day, but after a modern television show, (That 70s Show) adopted one of their songs, people began re-pledging their allegiance to the band. Honestly, I've never real ...
Read MorePosted by Emily on 01/15/2008 4:13 PM EST in 70's Rock | Permalink
12/14/2007
PEZBAND: POWER-POP SUGAR FIENDS
I first found out about the Pezband, a power-pop/blues band formed in 71, from a mixtape I picked up at a Calvin Johnson show last year entitled, Whimpy Power-Pop. I played the cassette non-stop and the Pezband stood out as one of the most solid ...
Read MorePosted by Joe on 12/14/2007 3:59 PM EST in Rock, Power-Pop, 70's Rock | Permalink
11/28/2007
He's the Boss Whether You Like It Or Not
You're either gonna love this post or hate it, there is no way around it, and that is fine. It boils down to this: you either love Bruce Springsteen or you hate him. I subscribe to the team who pretty much loves him. Not everything mind you, b ...
Read MorePosted by Emily on 11/28/2007 11:59 AM EST in YouTube, 70's Rock | Permalink
11/12/2007
VIDEOS: CLASSIC 70's POP FROM SHOCKING BLUE
Shocking Blue wasn't necessarily a groundbreaking group during their existence, but they did have serious pop appeal. You may or may not recognize their music from a Gillette commercial(sorry could only find the Japanese version), which featured ...
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