This edition dives into the pillars of American music — jazz immortality, college-rock genesis, Canadian alt-rock charm, ‘90s post-hardcore heat, and long-awaited emo excavation. Five … Read more
Analog revival continues to roll strong this week, from ethereal shoegaze classics and jangly indie newcomers to lost proto-metal and Midwest screamo ephemera. Five fresh … Read more
R.E.M. Unplugged: 1991 & 2001 – The Complete Sessions Rhino Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Listen to a band at some of its highs with … Read more
R.E.M. Green (25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) Warner Bros./Rhino Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Green is next in the R.E.M. reissue series that includes a great … Read more
Grateful Dead Rare Cuts & Oddities 1966 Rhino/Grateful Dead Records [2013] Fire Note Says: The Dead play a young garage band auditioning for a spot … Read more