While there’s still a large debate going on about whether rock is dead, it’s not controversial to say one of the last true rock movements was the gara…
From the Record Crate
From the Record Crate is about looking back. It’s about reaching into your music collection and pulling out an old favorite, or looking through dollar bins for older CDs you’ve never heard. It’s as much about obscure albums you’ve never heard as it is about albums that are constantly ranked among the all-time greatest.
From the Record Crate: Gorillaz – “Demon Days” (2005)
The design is simple, but memorable: four panels against a black background. It’s reminiscent of the cover art for Let It Be—but instead of the Beatle…
From The Record Crate: Nirvana – “Bleach” (1989)
Bleach, the debut record of Nirvana, served as the birthing grounds for grunge music. Recorded in 30 hours for just $600, the raw and authentic sound …
From The Record Crate: Bob Dylan – “Bringing It All Back Home” (1965)
Bob Dylan’s fifth studio album Bringing It All Back Home was born from an isolated writing binge that saw the musician’s poetic nature become visual w…
From the Record Crate: Neon Trees – “Habits” (2010)
The pop music scene had a bit of a…shall we say, unique edge to it in 2010. Themes of partying and hooking up were strong, and the metaphors wer…
From the Record Crate: Joni Mitchell – “Ladies Of The Canyon” (1970)
What is known to be as one of Joni Mitchell’s most important works, Ladies Of The Canyon was released 30 years ago and housed revolutionary songs like…
From the Record Crate: Lil B – “6 Kiss” (2009)
In today’s turbulent times, it’s difficult to maintain a sense of stability, to find anything that’s not deteriorating or on the verge of complete fai…