Steely Dan’s Gaucho — Treasure or Trash?
Does Steely Dan’s Gaucho deserve to be included among their best work or is it emblematic of what made them overrated and spurred a backlash against their sound?
Pink Floyd’s Animals: Treasure or Trash?
This month’s musical offerings include the “2018 Remix” of Pink Floyd’s Animals, originally released in 1977. Why, you may ask, is the 2018 Remix being released in 2022?
Summer Record Roundup
The Summer ’22 edition of the Paradise Found Records blog. Here are a few of my favorite releases from the past few months …
Ten Best Rock Debuts of the ’60s
I’m spotlighting the greatest rock debut albums of the sixties. With a few exceptions, I’ve chosen the premier efforts from musicians largely unknown before their first release.
More Exclusive RSD ’22 Titles
On Saturday, June 18th, more than eighty exclusive titles dropped as part of the second round of Record Store Day releases. Here are the fifteen titles I’m most excited about…
Spring ’22 Music Roundup
2022 is off to an amazing start in terms of new music. Here are my favorite releases from the past few months:
How to Buy: Johnny Cash, in Honor of the Icon’s 90th Birthday
In celebration of one of the most influential musicians of the last seventy years, this month I’m focusing on his story, his appeal and how to find his best material in an incredibly rich, voluminous discography.
2022 Music Preview
Welcome to 2022! It’s never too soon to start looking ahead to the year in music, and a ton of new releases have already been announced.
Fall Music Preview/17 New LPs to Get Excited About
Summertime might have come and gone, but the good news is that there are a large number of exciting new and archival releases due between now and the end of the year.