Features
VERSIONS: “Fast Car”
A good way to start this article is by making one true statement. Hopefully it won’t be the last. And that statement is: Guys love fast cars, not to mention fast women, fast food and fast […]
Articles by Dean Nardi
Features
The Song Remains: Duane Eddy (1938-2024)
It Don’t Mean a Thang If It Ain’t Got That Twang. Duane Eddy was popularly known as the “King of Twang” for his reverb-drenched, staccato style of playing guitar. He had an outsized influence on how […]
Essentials
Essentials: The Top Ten Americana Songs of 2014
In 2024 there have been several 10, 20, 25, 30 even 50th anniversary albums reissued, remastered, revamped, remixed, revitalized, reconstituted, redeemed, re-recorded and finally released. It has renewed our faith in the music industry’s capacity to […]
Columns
I May Be Wrong, But I Won’t Be Wrong Always
Two thumbs up! Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert had the right idea when it came to rating movies. You only wish they could have provided the same service for records. Their two critics system was visionary […]
Features
More People Should Really Know About: Bob Sumner
Drop the needle on the record and don’t skip any songs. Bob Sumner may have gone solo but he craves companionship, whether in relationships, buddies, songs or beers. It’s all there for anyone to see on […]