Once upon a time, Blur frontman Damon Albarn spotted graffiti that read “modern life is…
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: Lily Allen – “Alright, Still” (2006)
It’s been ten years since the release of Alright Still, Lily Allen’s debut album, which…
From the Record Crate: The Format – “Dog Problems” (2006)
It’s interesting to look back at the career arc that Nate Ruess had in the…
From The Record Crate: The Allman Brothers Band – “At Fillmore East”
Close your eyes and tell me what sound comes into your head when I ask…
From the Record Crate: The Cure – “Boys Don’t Cry” (1980)
Punk rock is one of the few cultural forces that can be described as both…
From The Record Crate: Jay Z – “Reasonable Doubt” (1996)
The funny thing about Jay Z — arguably the biggest and most successful rapper of…
From the Record Crate: The Smiths – “The Queen is Dead” (1986)
Thirty years ago, The Smiths released their best studio album The Queen is Dead. I’m…
