When I found out that episodes of “Soul Train” were being released on DVD, I damn near did backflips. The classic dance/performance show was a staple in my household for as long as I can remember. Even when they switched the show time from noon to 2 AM in 1982 or so, I was staying up past my bedtime and watching episodes. Before BET and before MTV started consistently playing videos by soul and rap artists, “Soul Train” was the […]
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Moonlighting: Sheryl Crow’s “100 Miles from Memphis”
To say that I was not looking forward to a new album by Sheryl Crow was an understatement. I’d bought every album she’d released since her charming 1993 debut, “Tuesday Night Music Club”, and the law of diminishing returns had come into play with every successive record. 2008’s “Detours” was strained and boring. I’d say she was one album away from joining the likes of LL Cool J on my “never buy an album by them again” list. Surprisingly, “100 […]
Moonlighting: I Review M.I.A.’s “Maya” on ESD Music
Not that I’ve ever been the world’s biggest M.I.A. fan, but her best songs have kind of a kooky, fun vibe to them. I should probably admit that the recent furor surrounding the “Born Free” video (and the stupid New York Times interview brouhaha) have left me wondering if M.I.A. is all manufactured controversy and no substance, or if she somehow thinks she’s more important than she is (she definitely takes herself more seriously than she should). With that said, […]
Reflection Eternal’s “Revolutions Per Minute”: Worth the Wait?
Guess what, folks? I’m also now writing for Eat Sleep Drink Music. My first review is of the long-awaited album by Reflection Eternal (AKA Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek) called “Revolutions Per Minute”. Make sure you check out my review here !