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ELO’s “Time”: An Underappreciated ’80s Odyssey
ELO did many intriguing "concept albums." Their 80s project, "Time," is one that often gets overlooked.
John Visconti
John Visconti is a lifelong music and movies aficionado with wide-ranging tastes, from The British Invasion and Motown, to the blues, a dash of jazz, on through to power pop, funk, retro soul, folk, bubblegum and metal. He digs film noir, screwball comedies, classic B movies, and Toho’s original Godzilla series. In the late 1980s, John was a writer and editor for the KISS fanzine Fire. A friend once called him “the human incarnation of an entertainment encyclopedia.” After long stints in the worlds of publishing and IT, he’s currently working in healthcare. You can check out his blog, John V's Eclectic Avenue at http://jveclectic.blogspot.com.
Pezband: ’70s Power Pop Rediscovered
Pezband created some of the best "power pop" of the 70s. A new remix captures the joyous (and often ferocious)sound that had them opening for Blondie and The Police.
“Echo In the Canyon”: Laurel Canyon in the 60s
Joni, CSN&Y, Dylan, the Beach Boys..."Echo In the Canyon" is a new documentary tracking the musical genius that emerged from Laurel Canyon during a particular time.
The Umbrella Academy: Unexpected SuperHeroes (With A Great Soundtrack!)
Superheroes are everywhere these days on both the big and small screen. The genre often seems on the verge of over-saturation, so it’s nice to see a refreshing twist on the concept of the super-team in The Umbrella Academy. Based…
“Foreigner: Live At the Rainbow ’78” – Arena-Rock At Its Best
In 1978, Foreigner was at the top of their game. A new live DVD captures some electrifying moments -- and oh yeah, the hits.