The fact that Eurythmics have been whittled down to basically two hits in the US… MAYBE three depending on the circle you travel in is a travesty. And I say this not as a fan of Eurthymics but a general … Read the rest
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PopOff! Retro Reviews Outro
This is the second time I have done a triple review piece. And just speaking on that alone, it is interesting to try and connect three disparate works. Another thought that struck me just now now with this his project … Read the rest
Madonna – Ray Of Light
Two notes to kick of this review:
1. The only album in Madonna’s catalog before this to really have and strong central theme (as opposed to just being a collection of great pop songs) was Erotica.
2. The only … Read the rest
Kylie Minogue – Impossible Princess
As I said in the intro RIGHT HERE Kylie Minogue by the late 80s gave up trying to cater to the US market. She was doing fine in her home country of Australia and much of western Europe loved her. … Read the rest
Janet Jackson – The Velvet Rope
To tie Janet Jackson’s, The Velvet Rope to the climate of the culture at the time would require more research and I want to get to the music but three events that stand out in my memory that occurred prior … Read the rest
PopOff! Retro Reviews: Intro
I have been trying to work on a piece about music standoms for some time but can never find a through line or the angle that feels right to me other than writing that comes off like letters to the … Read the rest
Having A Meltdown
During the whole shelter in place I had, as did many others had a bit of meltdown.
Not being able to dance at clubs or go to live music shows among other things drove people a little batty to it … Read the rest
PopOff! Concert Review: Triple Threat Turns Out Thee Stork Club, Saturday May 6 2023
Once again local music proves why it is the best buy (and music) going these days. $15 for three amazing acts in one night. No traffic hassle, no annoying bag checks, no overpriced drinks, not a bunch of stodgy rich … Read the rest
Playing Favorites: Is That My Soul Up There?
I recently gave Sting quite the verbal lashing on a recent SoundwavesTV’s Mass Debate. I equated his solo career with dental office waiting room music. Go for the ratings or go home! You should check out that and the rest … Read the rest
PopOff! Venue and Concert Review: Gabe Lee & King Margo at The Back Room/Amando’s
The Short:
It was a great show with a four piece band that juggled various instruments from guitar to piano and mandolin while bringing some serious harmonies to strong country/folk/blues songwriting. It was my first time in the intimate brick … Read the rest
POPOFF! OUTRO: THE AGONY, THE MELANCHOLY, AND THE ECSTASY
If you stumbled upon this article I you should start at the beginning. (CLICK ME)
So what of this journey? What of 1993 and where I was at musically vs. where I am at now? What of these … Read the rest
POPOFF! RETRO REVIEWS PART 3: THE ECSTASY
Getting even further left field we arrive in Iceland. Björk was a name I sorta knew being around- oh by the way, it is pronounced yerk like work not york like pork. Anyway, I never took her music in at … Read the rest
POPOFF! RETRO REVIEWS PART 2: THE MELANCHOLY
This is the album that initially started this whole 3 album journey. I had only intended to review this one album but when I end up doing a TMI interview for Soundwaves Melissa Etheridge came up and so I had … Read the rest
POPOFF! RETRO REVIEWS: Part 1 THE AGONY
I know the hits, you know the hits. But the album didn’t hit me in any special way at first. It wasn’t until Junior year when I was so deep in depression I ended up in the kitchen with a … Read the rest
POPOFF! INTRO: THE AGONY, THE MELANCHOLY, AND THE ECSTASY
This post was inspired in part by the recent TMI interview I did with the Soundwaves TV crew about the power of music to get us through tough times. You can listen to that right here>>> CLICK ME.
When … Read the rest
POPOFF! CONCERT REVIEW: Gogol Bordello Round 2 (AKA Good Luck With That Beer).
I to see Gogol Bordello again! I don’t see a lot of acts more than once (unless they are local). So that tells you the first round was a good enough show for a second helping. And this time I … Read the rest
POPOFF! RETRO REVIEW: The Human League – Dare
POPOFF! RETRO REVIEW: The Human League – Dare
Bear’s Haiku Retro Album Review:
One hit that won’t die.
Whole album a synthpop classic.
Back to front it’s fire.
Let’s just get this out of the way up front, everyone young … Read the rest
ALT REVIEW: a-ha, Oxbow Stage, Napa
As I fully expected, DJ Bear published a review for the a-ha show last Friday. That motivated me to collect my thoughts about the concert, since my wife and I attended it as well. Having said that, I chose not … Read the rest
PopOff Retro Review: Tori Amos’ “Little Earthquakes” Turns 30
Every finger in the room is pointing at me
I wanna spit in their faces, then I get afraid of what that could bring
Those two lines from the song, “Crucify” open the album Little Earthquakes by Tori Amos, which … Read the rest
Concert Experience Review: Björk – Chase Center February 8th, 2022
This is not just a review of Björk’s Cornucopia but my overall concert experience at the Chase center.
“Performance artist”, is such an odd term because are not all musicians who get up on stage on some level performance artists … Read the rest