Features - More Music
In the previous versions of this site, I posted extended articles about music in general as well as artists who I felt warranted a bit more attention for a variety of reasons. Many of these were first published in one of the Vinyl Injections catalogs back in the 1990s while some are more recent.
The Articles
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Boston Area Record Stores
A directory of current Boston area record stores complete with photos, maps and contact info.
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David Arvedon Interview
Excerpts from a very long interview conducted with David Arvedon (of “Till The Stoke of Dawn” renown) back in 1995.
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Favorite Album List
What makes a record special, unforgettable or even a fave? This article explains is along with a list of my fave records.
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Guided by Voices and the Problem with Pop
One man’s ruminations on why the perfect pop song is so elusive, and how Guided by Voices might just have that special sauce.
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Medicine Ball’s Sandwich Full of Lies
Why is Medicine Ball’s debut album my favorite record of all time?
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Plan 9 — From Rhode Island
A not so objective look at the one of my favorite bands from the 1980s.
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Professor Anonymous — Living In The World
Every so often a record comes out of nowhere that is so “out-there” yet still manages to speak to you. This is one of those records.
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Sister Ray — Doing Time in Youngstown
A bunch of now rare indie singles and four LPs (including one powerhouse). What was with Sister Ray?