by Talk Planet Radio | Mar 27, 2017 | Murphy's Law
It’s not important whether or not Chuck Berry “invented” rock ‘n’ roll, and the crucial thing isn’t that he perfected it. It’s that we call rock ‘n’ roll would sound much different and be a lot less unique and ecstatic if not for the template he provided. As large as...
by Talk Planet Radio | Jan 25, 2017 | Murphy's Law, Uncategorized
It’s always crucial, when talking trends—musical or otherwise—to contextualize the times and remember that wardrobe malfunctions, chemical excess and unspeakable atrocities like porn-star mustaches never exist within a vacuum. To properly remember, and assess, the...
by Talk Planet Radio | Jan 25, 2017 | Murphy's Law, Uncategorized
Incredibly, impossibly, the release of the ultimate American band’s debut celebrates its 50th anniversary, this month. I’ve written about this band in some detail over the years, and below a case is made that The Doors deserve the title as The...
by Talk Planet Radio | Jan 25, 2017 | Murphy's Law, Uncategorized
1983: I remember when this first dropped, during summer break before 8th grade (and then getting massive radio play that winter) and I was mostly underwhelmed. It was…aight. But it wasn’t the Mighty Zeppelin I knew and loved. It was mellow and articulated...
by Talk Planet Radio | Jan 24, 2017 | Murphy's Law
Spiderman, I suppose, came first. Six or seven, comic book in hand, convinced there was no one cooler, no one more righteous, no one else I’d rather be. After a while, kids figure out there’s no such thing as superheroes, but fortunately, there are sports. Who, circa...
by Talk Planet Radio | Nov 15, 2016 | Murphy's Law
There is one key question that arises whenever a new box set of previously-available material is released: is it necessary? With Bruce Springsteen’s eight-disc The Album Collection Vol. 1: 1973-1984, the answer is an unequivocal, “Yes!” For one thing, five of these...