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Frank Lenz – Pyramid | Reflections on Drumming and Liner Notes Adam P.·February 3, 2020Pyramid by Frank Lenz moves both psych and electronic pop in new directions by creating compelling music without bowing to popular convention.Album ReviewsFeatured·3 mins read
Wendy Carlos’ Switched-On Bach | Music, Technology, and Change Adam P.·December 23, 2019Wendy Carlos’s Switched-On Bach is the type of entry that keeps me coming back to the 33 1/3 series. Khesti’s work has completely opened up my mind.FeaturedMusic Book Review·6 mins read
Why Lhasa de Sela Matters | A Near-Perfect Mix of Idealism and Artistry Adam P.·November 22, 2019Why Lhasa de Sela Matters is very much organized and arranged as a traditional biography told in chronological order. She absolutely matters.FeaturedMusic Book ReviewReview·5 mins read
The OSYX: The OSYX | Updating Janis Joplin for the 21st Century Adam P.·November 1, 2019The OSYX is packed with fervent music and pissed-off voices, making it perfect for air guitarists around the world - including my Joplin-loving Boomer mom.Album ReviewsFeatured·2 mins read
Why Karen Carpenter Matters | The Importance of Music, Family, and Culture Adam P.·September 11, 2019The book Why Karen Carpenter Matters focuses on Karen’s life and legacy holistically, we have space to appreciate her and her catalog anew.FeaturedMusic Book ReviewReview·7 mins read
Revenge of the She-Punks | Women are the History and Future of Punk Rock Adam P.·July 11, 2019Revenge of the She-Punks: In the case of punky females, revenge means getting the same access as your male peers, to make your own music.FeaturedMusic Book ReviewReview·7 mins read
Pikefruit: Sprig | A Fascinating, If Flawed, Debut Adam P.·April 9, 2019On Sprig, the debut EP from Pikefruit, the Seattle duo presents some interesting musical ideas about the next steps in dream-pop to mixed results.Album ReviewsFeatured·4 mins read
Oozing Wound: High Anxiety | Nuanced Hardcore for Grownups Adam P.·March 20, 2019High Anxiety by Oozing Wound is hardcore for grownups, especially in its approach to chugging, thrashing, and getting the crowd whipped into a circle.Album ReviewsFeatured·3 mins read
Pedro the Lion: Phoenix | The Importance of Story and Rebirth Adam P.·January 24, 2019What I found most striking about Pedro the Lion's new album, Phoenix is how it’s easily the most lyrically extroverted album in David Bazan’s canon.Album ReviewsFeatured·4 mins read
Jesus Freak by dc Talk | What Would People Think? Adam P.·December 19, 2018Adam P. Newton discusses the newest installment in the 33 1/3 series - Jesus Freak by dc Talk, written by Will Stockton and D. Gilson.Album ReviewsFeaturedMusic Book Review·6 mins read