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  • Nostalgie De La Boue: Longing for the Gutter

    by Carol CaffinDecember 10, 2008Comments (3)

    I remember the exact moment that I found out that, not only was I not alone, but I was in great company—the company of many, if not most, of my musical, literary, and artistic heroes. (read more)

  • Nik Cohn: My Book Is Rubbish but It’s the Best

    by Steve TurnerOctober 29, 2008Comments (0)

    Originally published in Beat Instrumental, May 1972 "There is only one decent book that has ever been written on pop," said Nik Cohn from beneath his wide-brimmed hat, "and that's Awopbopaloobop Alopbamboom. After assuring me that he was absolutely serious he added: "Even that's crap." However, he obviously feels that it's the best of a bad crop of literature on pop (read more)

  • Ten Great Glam Rock Albums

    by Barney HoskynsOctober 15, 2008Comments (3)

    Originally published in Harpers & Queen, 1998 Ten great glam rock albums you cannot afford to live without... Electric Warrior/T. Rex (1971) Retooling his band as an electric quartet, Marc Bolan served up this potent mix of futurist boogie (“Jeepster”, “Get It On”) and post-hippie warbling (“Cosmic Dancer”, “Mambo Sun”). Crunchy guitar riffs, wonderfully limp-wristed singing, and hysterical backing vocals courtesy of former (read more)

  • Don't Blame It On the Boogie

    by Denise SullivanSeptember 3, 2008Comments (2)

    Before the shame of "Boogie Oogie Oogie", the boogie had seen some very good years—from the roaring ’20s and the birth of rock ‘n’ roll, up till the ’70s when consummate rocker Marc Bolan of T. Rex claimed he was Born to Boogie. (read more)

  • Jimmy Webb: Words and Music

    by Brian BrownJuly 23, 2008Comments (1)

    This album reeks of songwriters of the 1970s with their pensive moods and clever word plays. Deal with it. It is the premier of Jimmy Webb stepping out on his own. (read more)

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