Beards of Kentucky
Jawbox
Jawbox were an indie rock band that existed from 1989 – 1997. This is an overview of and personal reflection on their discography. Jawbox were a hard rock band from the DC area, a product of the same local scene that produced Fugazi and Dismemberment Plan amongst many others (and
Lift by Radiohead
Exploring Radiohead’s “Lift” – What makes it a KILLER TRACK? In this video, we conduct an in-depth exploration of Radiohead’s iconic lost track “Lift”! The background of “Lift” – 1:50 Why did “Lift” take so long to release? – 6:55 What is “Lift” about? – 15:05 What’s the best version –
Rusty by Rodan
In this essay, I take a close look at Rodan’s only LP, Rusty, in an effort to understand its enduring majesty. What follows is an exploration of the album’s meaning, and a song-by-song exploration of its tracks. So much, for me, began here. Rusty came out in April 1994, when I
June of 44
June of 44 were an indie rock band that existed from 1994 – 1999. This is an overview of and personal reflection on their recording history. When they broke up in 1994, Louisville indie rockers Rodan fissioned into a host of creative sub-particles. Most notably, Rachel’s further explored the latent
Yankee Hotel Foxtrot by Wilco
In this essay, I take a close look at Wilco’s fourth LP, Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, in an effort to discover why this album has fascinated me for so many years. What follows is a song-by-song exploration of the record. YHF is where I caught up with Wilco. That fact, in
Shipping News
Shipping News were an indie rock band based in Louisville, Kentucky that existed from 1996 – 2012. This is an overview of their recording history. Shipping News (or RMSN as they sometimes referred to themselves) seemed, when first announced back in 1997, to be a partial reunion of Rodan. For
Jawbox
Jawbox were an indie rock band that existed from 1989 – 1997. This is an overview of and personal reflection on their discography. Jawbox were
Lift by Radiohead
Exploring Radiohead’s “Lift” – What makes it a KILLER TRACK? In this video, we conduct an in-depth exploration of Radiohead’s iconic lost track “Lift”! The
Rusty by Rodan
In this essay, I take a close look at Rodan’s only LP, Rusty, in an effort to understand its enduring majesty. What follows is an
June of 44
June of 44 were an indie rock band that existed from 1994 – 1999. This is an overview of and personal reflection on their recording
Yankee Hotel Foxtrot by Wilco
In this essay, I take a close look at Wilco’s fourth LP, Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, in an effort to discover why this album has fascinated
Shipping News
Shipping News were an indie rock band based in Louisville, Kentucky that existed from 1996 – 2012. This is an overview of their recording history.