Listmania 2019 – The Honorable Mentions
It’s that time of year again. A time of reflection, contemplation, deep thought. A time for serious introspection, for critical analysis. This is serious business, and sharing this…
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Witherfall – A Prelude to Sorrow
In 2017, a little album came out of nowhere and knocked my socks off with its technical approach to power metal. WItherfall dropped Nocturnes and Requiems, a compelling…
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The Internet, Music, and You
Or, the joys of being a music fan in the modern era. Truth be told, there just isn’t a better time in the history of the world to…
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The Wireless (R)evolution – A Headphone Primer
That picture up there doesn’t even begin to cover it. Really, it doesn’t. If you had any idea just how many pairs of wireless headphones I have given…
Continue ReadingChristmas = Good. Christmas music = Not so much
I find this time of year sort of fascinating, at least when it comes to music. Let me just start off by saying that people have very, very…
Continue ReadingThe way forward – Or where do I go from here
November has come and gone. And with it, I met my goal for this blog. I successfully wrote an article daily about a different album. I’m glad I…
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Ne Obliviscaris – Portal of I
Writing about 30 albums in 30 days has been a good exercise for me. It has helped me dust off the cobwebs that have accumulated in the writing…
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The Great Old Ones – Cosmicism
Black Friday can mean only one thing: Black metal. Not really, of course. But in my heart, maybe, just a little. After all, black metal has (had, maybe,…
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Bull Elephant – Bull Elephant
We’ve all heard the advice to “trust your gut”. It is a time honored saying, and one I fully endorse. In my personal life, I honestly don’t remember…
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Oceans of Slumber – The Banished Heart
Loss is part of life. We all will, or have, lost someone near and dear to us. The melange of emotions that accompanies such loss is a complex…
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