Why the soundtrack for ‘Kill Bill’ is one of the best

Film soundtracks can often seem arbitrary, merely used as a way to transition between scenes, promote specific artists, or fill the silence. But when used with intention, music can function as a beautiful part of the story; setting the tone,…

From the Record Crate: Michael Jackson – “Bad” (1987)

It would be a gross understatement to say that Michael Jackson had big shoes to fill following the cultural explosion that was Thriller. In 1987, after nearly five years without releasing any new material, the world was salivating with anticipation…