Dusting ‘Em Off

Dusting ‘Em Off: The Black Keys – Thickfreakness

By on May 11th, 2013

Ten years ago, they were just a couple of boys from Akron, OH.

Dusting ‘Em Off: New Order – Power, Corruption & Lies

By and on May 4th, 2013

Thirty years later, we wonder: “Is this the greatest sophomore album?”

Dusting ‘Em Off: Cocteau Twins – Blue Bell Knoll

By on April 27th, 2013

When one thinks of the “4AD Sound”, especially in considering the label’s classic period throughout the ’80s that would factor heavily into what is now called “dream pop”, “ethereal” often comes to mind (with “gossamer” a close second). The elegant arrangements of heavily reverbed guitars run through a series of effects, atmospheric keyboards and voices [...]

Dusting ‘Em Off: Aerosmith – Get a Grip

By and on April 20th, 2013

Two decades later, we’ve still got the “Fever”.

Dusting ‘Em Off: Ween – The Pod

By on April 13th, 2013

A filthy, filthy album then and years later.

Dusting ‘Em Off: Suede – Dog Man Star

By on March 23rd, 2013

Revisiting the British band’s magnum opus.

Dusting ‘Em Off: The Postal Service – Give Up

By on January 24th, 2013

Does anyone remember snail mail?

Dusting Em’ Off: The Replacements – All Shook Down

By on January 19th, 2013

Here’s where the new Songs for Slim EP picks up from.

Dusting ‘Em Off: George Harrison and Friends – The Concert For Bangladesh

By on December 28th, 2012

On Ravi Shankar’s influence and the power of the Concert.

Dusting ‘Em Off: Blur – Leisure

By on August 4th, 2012

Why not go 21 years back?