18+ hour, 53+ min ago   (1640+ words) Spectrum Culture Back in 1990, it seemed like the Pixies were on the verge of a commercial breakthrough, but that never really happened. Instead, Bossanova offered a softer, glossier and more conventional take on the Pixies sound at just the point…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (584+ words) Spectrum Culture Although The Killers’ first album was written as a tribute to British rock, Flowers uses the country-flavored THRASHER to examine his own country. “Plans” leans a little too heavily on Bruce Springsteen’s shadow, a placid rock piece with…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (225+ words) None of the songs on the new album are particularly unconventional, so it is puzzling to learn that the original objection from the film producers was that James and Reitzell were straying too far from what was expected. Perhaps unintentionally,…...

2+ week, 18+ hour ago   (638+ words) Spectrum Culture There are all sorts of bands from the vital wave of alternative rock in the ‘80s that have broken up and tried the reunion route. Many have never recovered what made them magic in the first place – see the…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (314+ words) Aladdin Theater, Portland, OR 8/21/2026 Rarely does scoring a ticket to a concert feel like winning the lottery. Yet, passing by those shut out standing at the Aladdin Theater’s entrance begging for an extra, you feel a little guilty. Somehow, this…...