THE BEACH BOYS: Pet Sounds (Capitol, 1966) TRACK LISTING: Wouldn’t It Be Nice You Still Believe in Me That’s Not … More
Category: Albums
A CirdecSongs Perfect Album: “Born to Run”
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, Born to Run (Columbia, 1975) PERSONNEL: Bruce Springsteen (vocals, guitar, harmonica); Garry Tallent (bass); Max Weinberg (drums); Roy … More
What Makes the Perfect Album?
I’ve been reading record reviews for more than 40 years. Magazines, newspapers, blogs … there is always more than a … More
Five Fave Albums from 2018
I’ve never cared for “Best” lists. Their subjectivity is beyond the pale. To declare something the “best” is to imply … More
Run Out of Material? Somehow, I Doubt It
My friend Jenni came to town recently. I hadn’t seen her in almost 30 years. It was a nice reunion, … More
10 (or so) Life-Changing Albums
There’s a fad going around Facebook, as social media fads are known to do. This one asks us to list, … More
Where Should the Bonus Tracks Go?
It’s #JazzSunday. Today is the day I become my late father, and I focus my musical energy on a truly … More
