The Bowie Effect (Or, Remembering the Music of 2016)

Posted by Lance Davis - January 17, 2017 - A Giant Dog, Car Seat Headrest, Chance The Rapper, Connections, David Bowie, Dexateens, Dwight Yoakam, Gleeson, Moana, Sturgill Simpson, Tyler Keith

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“Something happened on the day he died Spirit rose a metre and stepped aside Somebody else took his place, and bravely cried (I’m a blackstar, I’m a blackstar)” –David Bowie, “Blackstar” I know, I know. Why didn’t I do my Favorites of 2016 IN 2016? Didn’t we just get rid of that stupid, death-ridden year? […]

Remembering 2013: Ruthless, Unbroken, and Profane

Posted by Lance Davis - December 31, 2013 - A Giant Dog, Baptist Generals, Bobby Jealousy, Bremen Riot, David Bazan, Dexateens, Gleeson, Grand Champeen, Mike Nicolai, Oblivians, Overseas, Superchunk, Teen Getaway, Will Johnson

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Before we get started, allow me to address a few topics related to year-end lists. CAVEAT #1: I’ve said this before, but I’ll say it again because it bears repeating. These are not the “best” albums of 2013 because such a thing does not exist. There is no best, there are only favorites based […]

RIP Neil Armstrong

Posted by Lance Davis - August 25, 2012 - Dexateens, Neil Armstrong

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Neil Armstrong, astronaut, test pilot, Korean War vet, Purdue Boilermaker, baritone horn player, fellow Leo, and giant leaper of renown, died today at 82. On July 20, 1969 (two weeks before I was born), Armstrong became the first person to walk on the moon, uttering his now famous phrase, “That’s one small step for man, […]

Remember The Rose Bowl, We’ll Win Then

Posted by Lance Davis - January 12, 2010 - A.A. Bondy, Alabama, Art Tatum, Bear Bryant, Billie Holiday, Dexateens, Drive-By Truckers, Jerry Reed, Louvin Brothers, Roll Tide, Steely Dan

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It ain’t every day that a guy’s favorite team wins the championship in glorious, tradition-rich college football. And if that guy’s favorite team is the Alabama Crimson Tide — his alma mater, no less — then perhaps a musical celebration is in order. So, in honor of my beloved Tide and their 14-0 run […]

All God’s Kids, They Wanna Rock

Posted by Lance Davis - September 2, 2009 - Curtis Mayfield, Dexateens, Doug Sahm, Glossary, Gourds, Grand Champeen, Li'l Cap'n Travis, Neckbones, New York Dolls, Prescott Curlywolf, Reigning Sound, Sam Cooke, Slobberbone, Vulture Whale

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As we transition from summer to fall, I think it’s only appropriate that we kick summer’s angry ass out the door Adios Lounge style. Here’s a compilation of music that’s helped keep me sane during a summer of continuous 100+ degree weather. I think it’s a good mix of soul and rock, but those designations […]