My Misspent Youth — Thor Annual #13 by Alan Zelenetz and John Buscema
The 1985 Thor Annual pits the thunder god against Marvel’s version of the Devil himself. Continue reading My Misspent Youth — Thor Annual #13 by Alan Zelenetz and John Buscema
Then Playing — Bad for Each Other; Take Aim at the Police Van; The Greatest Night in Pop
Reviews of films directed by Irbing Rapper, Seijun Suzuki, and Bao Nguyen. Continue reading Then Playing — Bad for Each Other; Take Aim at the Police Van; The Greatest Night in Pop
Outside Reading — Good Seats Still Available edition
This week featuring articles on underperforming concert tours and SCOTUS malfeasance. Continue reading Outside Reading — Good Seats Still Available edition
This Week’s Model — Nubya Garcia, “The Seer”
An amazing jazz track from a musician who has quickly established herself as a modern master. Continue reading This Week’s Model — Nubya Garcia, “The Seer”
Medium Rotation — My Black Country – The Songs of Alice Randall; Final Summer
Reviews of a new album from Cloud Nothings and a compilation that honors a groundbreaking songwriter. Continue reading Medium Rotation — My Black Country – The Songs of Alice Randall; Final Summer
Now Playing — Hit Man
The latest from Richard Linklater is a splendid entertainment. Continue reading Now Playing — Hit Man
This Week’s Model — Maxim Ludwig & the Mystics, featuring Angel Olsen, “Mercury Avenue”
A wounded, wounding duet. Continue reading This Week’s Model — Maxim Ludwig & the Mystics, featuring Angel Olsen, “Mercury Avenue”
Medium Rotation — Sun Without the Heat; Don’t Forget Me
Reviews of new albums by Leyla McCalla and Maggie Rogers. Continue reading Medium Rotation — Sun Without the Heat; Don’t Forget Me
Top 40 Smash Near Misses — “La Grange”
With a Hooker-esque guitar riff and Holly-inspired lyrics, ZZ Top pay tribute to a seamy Texas institution. Continue reading Top 40 Smash Near Misses — “La Grange”
Outside Reading — A-Bubblin’ Crude edition
This week featuring articles from Delger Erdenesanaa, Phil Klay, and Charles P. Pierce. Continue reading Outside Reading — A-Bubblin’ Crude edition
Coffee for Two 