It was 28 years ago today… “Losing My Religion” was released as the lead single from R.E.M.’s Out of Time. Warner Bros was pretty disappointed in the band’s choice of lead single. When I first heard it, it sounded like a step back for the band to me, but I grew to love it. What […]
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Automatic!
Automatic for the People turned 25 last year. The reissue box set sounds great, and reveals how timeless this work is. My children can’t help but react to each song—my daughter’s flailing during Monty Got a Raw Deal is actually a pretty good Stipe impression, and she’s never seen him do it. The famous 40 […]
The Problems with Whiplash
Those who know me know that I am not only a music geek, but I am also a film buff. I studied film, both formally and informally, and consider it one of my passions. A great film, for me, is almost the perfect artistic expression, combining writing, visual artistry, acting, and sound and music. Being […]