MGMT finds their voice on this debut album, "Oracular Spectacular", and takes us on an alternative psychedelic techno journey.
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Damn the Torpedos – Tom Petty and the Hearbreakers
Damn the Torpedoes is Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers (excuse the play on words) breakout album. It is here is where the band found their sound &and delivered the first of many memorable rock hits.
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Working Man’s Dead- The Grateful Dead
The Dead's forth studio album delivers some classics including Casey Jones and Uncle John's Band
Ninja Sex Party (Live) – August 25, 2017, Sony PlayStation Theater
NSP are a comedy duo made up of Danny Sexbang, and his friend Ninja Brian. They take the stage along with TWRP and play funny songs in a concert that is truly unforgettable.
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Pink Floyd – The Wall
Pink Floyd's epic rock opera portrays a man named Pink and how he becomes isolated through emotional abuse and abandonment that occurred throughout his life. His experiences as a young boy have left him mentally scared and damaged, creating the rise …
Young the Giant- Young the Giant
Young The Giant, an indie rock band out of Irvine California, released their eponymous debut album in 2010 with 3 top 5 hits on the Alternative Songs charts; My Body, Cough Syrup & Apartment.
In Utero- Nirvana
Nirvana is the poster child for grunge music; a mix of punk and more classic styled rock with just a hint of death metal sprinkled in. Before listening to much of this band and learning that Kurt Cobain was an …
KISS- Destroyer
Kiss Destroyer is considered the Band's best studio album with classic hits "Detroit Rock City" and "Shout it out Loud" . This review includes some thoughts from our good friend and KISS Army member Glenn.
My Chemical Romance – The Black Parade
So, we're taking a little detour off of the Rolling Stone's top 500 albums, and are covering this one. My Chemical Romance's Rock Opera "The Black Parade" is a story about "The patient" who dies of cancer and is greeted …
The Beatles – “Revolver”
The Beatles "Revolver" is an eclectic mix of songs. Featuring harmonies, Indian sounds and brass instruments, it truly is diverse.
Chuck Berry- The Great 28
With the recent passing of Chuck Berry, my dad and I thought it would be good to cover “The Great 28” in all of its glory. This album is made up of his best tracks from 1955 to 1965. It’s …
Green Day Live in Brooklyn
Max and I went to the Barclay's Center in Brooklyn to take in the Green Day show. They are on the road promoting their new album Revolution Radio. We had great time at the concert and since Max is such …
Bon Jovi- Slippery When Wet
New Jersey's Bon Jovi launched into the big time with this album. Filled with rock arena anthems and power ballad love songs, this album is the quintessential hair band masterpiece. All the elements are there; whining guitar riffs, overly elaborate …
Amy Winehouse – Back to Black
The soulful, troubled Amy WInehouse bares all in this deeply personal soulful album about, love, addiction and abuse.
Dookie-Green Day
Green Day's Dookie delivered punk to a wider 90s audience and influenced a new generation to come. Featuring "When I Come Around", "Welcome to Paradise" and "Basket Case" this record is loaded with dynamic guitar riffs, base lines and hard …
Oasis – (What’s the Story) Morning Glory
(What's the Story) Morning Glory?" is an interesting album to listen to. Ranked at 378 on Rolling Stone's 500 best album list, it's filled with music that's pretty easy on the ears from 90s Brit Pop band Oasis.
Billy Joel – The Stranger
Listening to "The Stranger" all the way through for the first time in many years, I was reminded of how well Joel tells a story, giving life to this collection of colorful characters.
Coldplay – A Rush of Blood to the Head
Coldplay's second studio album, "Rush of Blood to the Head" is a really solid effort. Ranked at 466 on Rolling Stone's list, it has a lot of memorable songs and shows their development as a band.
The White Stripes -Elephant
The White Stripes fourth studio album, "Elephant" shows the band coming together to craft a cool collection of songs as they reach a new level of uniqueness.
Live at the Apollo – James Brown
James Brown and his Famous Flames took to the stage at Harlem's legendary Apollo Theater delivering a performance that 54 years later is still being heard and talked about.
The Journey Begins
We love music and wanted to experience the greatest albums in the history of Rock & Roll. So this father and son team made a plan to hear them all and chronicle our journey.
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