Month: March 2003

This is Sean Dickson’s post-Soup Dragons outfit. They’ve been at it for a while now, but I think this is their first US release. Their vernacular is an extension of the Post-Modern, dance floor direction […]

While doin’ his regular “pop job”, Mark Bacino’s sources of inspiration are still in classic ’60s pop, as much as in the works of the Brill-building teams. What I especially appreciate about him, is that […]

This is a truly succulent platter. On display here is Cary’s handsome, full-bodied, soprano voice, along with her developing skill with the pen. And, of course, a bit of her fiddle. Chris Stamey returns (as […]

As Pop Boomerang label’s Scott Thurling puts it, this is his dream come true, after making tons of power-pop cassette compilations, here comes his first official release of such kind, that is bound to become […]

I listen to this record and I feel like I should be wearing “black tie” and sitting in some opulent place like the Rainbow Room. There’s a formality and sumptuousness (except for the cover of […]

Let me just get this out of the way first: not chronologically organized. Each discs has its theme: #1, the Ballroom; #2, odds and end predating the Ballroom up through to a Sagittarius number; and […]

Even though I did have some suspicions after their debut EP last year, now it’s obvious … man, do these Spaniards LOVE those bass Maccaronies !?!? … and they combine them with the best of […]

After two albums and a coupla singles of garage power-pop extravaganza, the “pop boomerang” gets back with another Finkers’ release, mostly remaining “under the light of the Big Star”. The opening track Drugs & Jesus […]