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Nick Clemons
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Live Music HeadNick Clemonsan interview by Lisa McDonaldLive Music HeadPhoto courtesy of Nick ClemonsBorn in New Jersey on November 25, 1968, Clarence Anicholas Clemons grew up to be a musician like his...
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DDT's Pop Flies
SCIENCE FICTION CINEMA: THE 1950s: TEN G…
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Darryl Tahirali
As a film genre, science fiction by its very speculative and imaginative nature holds the potential to be very good or very bad. Having to depict unreal circumstances can lead...
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Remembering: The China Syndrome
14-05-2013 Hits:204 Classic Movie Reviews
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Remembering: The China SyndromeAmerican thriller directed by James BridgesStarring Jack Lemmon, Jane Fonda, Michael DouglasReleased 1979by Lisa McDonaldLive Music HeadIt’s about people, people who lie.And people faced with the agony...
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Kidd's Corner
2013 Stanley Cup Playoff First Round
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Kidd’s Corner2013 Stanley Cup Playoff First RoundApril 30, 2013 Happy playoffs everyone! To think just a few months ago we were trying to decipher what Hockey Related Revenue was, and...
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2014 Rock Eligibles
Alan Jackson
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2014 Rock Eligibles
As Country music enjoyed a huge renaissance in the 90’s, one of the leaders of the charge was Alan Jackson. Jackson was able to accomplish a truly outstanding feat as he was clearly inspired by the traditional Honky Tonk sound yet could meld that with the Modern Country vibe. This allowed him to appeal to virtually every age group in the Country fan base which was…
Alannah Myles
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Many still remember Alannah Myles’ sultry and smoky number one hit Black Velvet and predicted huge things for her. It made sense as she had the look, the voice and the appeal of a Rock star. It didn’t happen, and for the most part, most Americans didn’t hear from Myles again, and though her follow up album performed admirably in Canada, the third didn’t really sell…
Ani DiFranco
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A Feminist icon and hero of many in the LGBT community, Ani DiFranco is a Folk and Adult Alternative Star trapped in a Punk Rock ethos. DiFranco’s lyrical explorations of feminist ideals and her bisexual identity made her among the most earnest of any singer of her time. DiFranco in some ways evokes an image of Patti Smith who despite not performing in the same genre…
Babes in Toyland
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Despite their innocent and sweet sounding name, Babes in Toyland were not a bubblegum band. Sure, the all girl group dressed up in baby doll dresses but the second they began their set, they delivered loud, aggressive in your face music that was as intense as anything else in the era. They were associated with the Riot Grrrl movement (though they weren’t exactly part of it),…
Barenaked Ladies
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While Alternative music was becoming dark and dirty, the Barenaked Ladies built a career out of catchy songs that were deliberately quirky. In the process, the Canadian band delivered a surprising amount of hits for a band whose lyrics were often as nonsensical as they were. They actually proved to be quite radio friendly and became a favorite of many. Those who took the band too…
Better Than Ezra
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When Alternative music exploded as mainstream, bastardized Pop variations populated the FM dial. It wasn’t that this was a bad genre, but bands that were pegged as such could sell albums but would struggle with critical respect. Better Than Ezra was such a band, who achieved success in the mid 90’s, but couldn’t do much after. It wasn’t that their material changed, but musical tastes did.…
Big Head Todd and the Monsters
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Like many bands who carry the Jam band label, you can’t properly judge Big Head Todd and the Monsters solely on their discography. Their strength is on their live performances and as such they have developed a fair sized following on their concert tours. However, Big Head Todd does not have a true hit to their credit and as technically proficient as they are, they will…
Bob Mould
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As you may have seen from our high ranking of Hüsker Dü you should easily expect that we have a high regard for their leader, Bob Mould. Mould was not just the leader of the 80’s Alt phenomenon, Hüsker Dü, but also of the solid 90’s band Sugar. The solo career of Bob Mould was good, but it was more introspective and textured than his collaborative…
Buffalo Tom
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Although they were initially labeled as a Dinosaur Jr. rip off, Buffalo Tom persevered and by the middle of the 90’s, they were one of the more solid Alternative acts in the United States. They altered their sound and it seemed like they were on the verge of a major mainstream breakthrough. This didn’t happen, but they did earn a lot of respect in the Alt…
Dream Theatre
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You may not find the Progressive Metal band Dream Theatre in a lot of Billboard charts, but you will find them in magazines proclaiming the technical proficiency of each member. The Rock magazines are right to do so as they are a brilliant capable band. As such, they have developed a very rabid fan base who will point to them as one of the most talented…
Enuff Z’Nuff
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Despite the high profile fandom of Howard Stern, Enuff Z’Nuff never really caught on despite looking like a Hair Metal band which was popular at the time. This isn’t to say that they didn’t receive a bit of success, as they did, but looking like a Hair Metal band but having a raunchy Hard Rock Edged sound didn’t necessarilly fit. Regardelss, they were thrown away with…
Gang Starr
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Considered one of the more influential Hip Hop duos of the early 90’s, the East Coast rap duo of Gang Starr perfected the blend of New Jack Swing with Rap. They were masters of creating beats and combining them with socially aware lyrics. Because their skills were so bountiful, they often collaborated with other artists due to their high demand. This rendered their collective work to…
Garth Brooks
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Although the early 90’s were known for bringing Alternative Music and Gangsta Rap to the forefront, it also brought the New Country movement. Of the latter, there was no bigger star than Garth Brooks, who sold out arenas, sold millions of albums and reformatted FM radio stations across the United States. Although Brooks did not cross over chartwise, he did have enough Poppish elements to make…
Gin Blossoms
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It seemed like the Gin Blossoms were going to become much bigger. They had a sweet blend of Adult Alternative, Power Pop and a Hint of the R.E.M vibe. They did well for a bit and they cracked the radio dials as the lighter side of Alternative. They should have been able to do more, as that specific sound was tailor made to do well. After…
Green Day
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Leading the Punk Revival charge, Green Day could make a claim as one of the more influential bands in the 90’s. As catchy and successful as their early efforts was it didn’t exactly break new ground; but it reminded many people of ground that was broke fifteen years previous. Over time, Green Day opened the doors for Neo Punk bands, all the while still remaining relevant…
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Snow
It is hard for us to really take Snow seriously as his biggest hit is featured prominently on out Worst Songs list, but he did reach number one internationally and anyone who can do so will likely always warrant a place on out Future Rock and Roll Hall of Fame lists. Realistically, if he came out five years after when…Add new comment