Monthly Archives: February 2012

The 10 Most Over-Rated Albums

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Matt Satterfield

Has there ever been an album that you’ve thought was over-rated? I have plenty, but I’ve somehow managed to narrow it down to 10.  Some of these are actually from artists that I like, so this piece isn’t entirely just … Continue reading →

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Album of the Week: “Exile on Main St.” – The Rolling Stones

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Matt Satterfield

I wasn’t ready for Exile on Main St. the first time I heard it. Like many, I knew the stories and the album’s status in the rock and roll canon.  At the time, my Rolling Stones collection consisted of Sticky … Continue reading →

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Song of the Week: “Hey Sah Lo Ney” – Ronnie Spector

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Matt Satterfield

There are many different versions of “Hey Sah Lo Hey” and each has its own merits.   Mickey Lane’s version is garage-soul at its best.  The Action gave the song a Mod spin in the early 1960s. Ronnie Spector’s version … Continue reading →

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Friday News Round-Up: Billy Bragg & Wilco, George Harrison & President Obama Sings! (Again!)

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Matt Satterfield

According to Rolling Stone, a third volume of Mermaid Avenue will be coming soon as a part of a re-issue of the other two albums.  Suffice to say, I’m pretty excited about this as the first installment remains of one … Continue reading →

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New Music Thursdays: “Gills” – I Am Oak

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Matt Satterfield

Release Courtesy of The Musebox:   In 2010, after the release of their debut melancholic folk LP On Claws to critical acclaim, I Am Oak was invited to be a part of over sixty-five tours and festivals throughout the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany, Luxemborg, … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Lists: Mick Jagger’s Top 10 Vocal Performances

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Matt Satterfield

A few weeks ago, I looked back some of the Beatles’ best rockers.  On today’s list, I’m going to focus on the world’s other greatest rock and roll band – The Rolling Stones and specifically, Mick Jagger.  Before he watched … Continue reading →

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Album of the Week: “If I Should Fall From Grace With God” – The Pogues

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Matt Satterfield

The Pogues’ previous albums Red Roses For Me and Rum Sodomy and the Lash brought a new life to Irish folk. The Pogues were Ireland’s version of Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan.  They took their native music and revolutionized it … Continue reading →

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Song of the Week: “O Children” – Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Matt Satterfield

Who would have thought that one of the most touching moments of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 would come courtesy of Nick Cave?  Yet there it is: Cave’s “O Children” coming through the transistor radio offering a … Continue reading →

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New Music Thursdays: Teeth & Tongue – “Unfamiliar Skirts”

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Matt Satterfield

“Unfamiliar Skirts” is a mesh of (slightly) noisy and intricately layered guitars and the lush singing of Teeth & Tongue front woman Jess Cornelius. “Unfamiliar Skirts” is the lea single from Teeth & Tongue’s second album, Tambourine. The song starts … Continue reading →

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Album of the Week: “Mountaintops” – Mates of State

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Matt Satterfield

Sticky-sweet melodies have always been Mates of State secret weapon. Like their previous 5 albums, Mountaintops is full of such instances. Opening track “Palomino” opens with a glorious wordless chorus while “At Least I Have You” bounces along with an … Continue reading →

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