Is Phil Collins still one of those guys who should be considered a guilty pleasure? Fuck that. I’ve been re-thinking the whole “guilty pleasure” thing anyway (you like what you like), but even though Phil’s music was the mainstream-iest of the mainstream during his heyday (roughly 1984-1991), there’s no denying the man’s talent. To be a fantastic singer is one thing. To be a fantastic (and versatile) vocalist, “A” class drummer, solid songwriter and stellar producer? Phil’s got the juice-no […]
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bLISTerd Presents: The 100 Best Albums of the Eighties (100-91)
It’s Lionel Richie! Guess what? He helps kick off our list of the 100 best albums of the Eighties. Click to find out who else made the list!
The Phil Collins Retirement Blues
I am an unrepentant Phil Collins fan. Starting with “You Can’t Hurry Love” back in ’83, I’ve had a soft spot for the British singer/songwriter/producer/drummer. While I wouldn’t call any of his works genius, the fact of the matter is that Face Value and No Jacket Required are essential Eighties albums, and the man has never made a horrible studio album (yes, there are good songs on Dance Into the Light, Testify, and especially Both Sides-a somber, divorce-themed album that […]
Phil Collins Tackles the Classics, And I'm Not So Sure That's a Good Idea
There are many reasons I love Phil Collins. These reasons include but are not limited to: 1) “Easy Lover”, “Sussudio”, “Don’t Lose My Number”, “I Don’t Care Anymore” and “Illegal Alien” 2) The fact that a short, average looking guy can sell millions and millions of records. 3) He has a son that looks just like him (when he was younger)…and his son makes music AND likes dudes (and appears to be a guy’s guy…me likey!). Aside from Prince (who […]
Another Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame Rant?
Well, not exactly. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame doesn’t interest me enough to really care about it. I don’t know how long the induction ceremony has been televised, but I can say I’ve never watched it for more than, like, 5 minutes. Nope, not even when The J5 or Michael Jackson was inducted (although, to be fair, I didn’t have cable at that point). I happened upon the ceremony last night as I was channel-surfing. I saw Wyclef […]