Canada rocks, eh. Power pop lovers celebrate. I’ve been a fan of them since 1991. I don’t remember, where, or when, I first heard them but thank you person/company or whomever. I have 11 albums. Will buy this one. And certainly am ready to buy number 13 when it comes out. This song, and others, … Read More
“Closing Time”, Mr Waits debut album, has been out of print for quite a while. They have remastered it and is available on vinyl. You can also listen to Tom Waits’ entire 1970’s Elektra Asylum catalog which has been re-released by ANTI and is available on all streaming and download services. I got this message … Read More
It’s a NEXT yearly reminder that in 1987 U2 released studio album number 5. On this day. It’s called Joshua Tree. If you liked Rock and/or Roll in 1987 you could not escape this album. Some day I may write up something about this album but for now…just listen. I believe this was the tour … Read More
Thanks Mr T Mothers above all others. Which, of course, makes me think of Morphine because they were “Treat Her Right” before the name change. I know sometimes it’s tough to stay with my train of thought but here we are. Plus, we all need more Morphine in our lives. Man, I miss that band … Read More
Trying to get this uploaded before we lose power and/or internet. Have a good snow day. Please support these bands…or we wouldn’t have bands like this around to support. Buy an album, or a ticket to a show, or a tee shirt, or…something from them. Thank you. If there are any bands/managers/labels etc that want … Read More
Time for another 13 songs random song mix. As per usual, songs may change spots or places or get taken out after I listen a few times. Enjoy. Like it? Pass it on. Song 1 One of my all time favorite songs. Ever. It’s smart. It’s insightful. I’m a lyric guy. The guitar seems simple … Read More
Last night Eddie Vedder covered “Room at the Top” by Tom Petty. Which, of course, was included in our “Songs by TP that should be on the radio” And this a great excuse to include this one.
Our monthly look back at the songs played on NEXT. If you have shared NEXT with a music lover (or 2) then you are my favorite kind of new music lover. Enjoy it all Please support these bands…or we wouldn’t have bands like this around to support. Buy an album, or a ticket to a … Read More
We already know that Cornell and Cash make a damn fine team. Who can forget this brilliant take? New Johnny Cash album “Forever Words” features original songs by various artists based on unused lyrics, poems, and letters written by Johhny. This Chris Cornell song is based on a newly discovered poem of Cash’s. It was … Read More
A bit of that Orleans funk Reminds me of the quote “Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always.” This song, and others, can be heard on this week’s new music radio show. Next week 617. OLDER Song Of The Day Canada rocks, eh? Softly, eh. I’m going to … Read More
