There are no half measures with U2. You either love them or you hate them. If fairness, that might have more to do with Bono’s decision to fashion himself into a modern-day Irish Jesus than the music itself, which is rarely anything but extraordinary. Few rock bands have spent quite so long enraging, inspiring, and…
Miranda Lambert is one tough cookie. She dishes out revenge like candy, packs a small punch but a big gun, and couldn’t give a monkey’s about her spotless reputation. In her songs, anyway. In real life, she might be the biggest sweetheart on the ranch. We don’t know. Frankly, we don’t care. Country music is…
Nirvana became a group in 1987. Even though the group’s career was short, they left an indelible mark on music history. In 1991, they released “Nevermind,” an album that defined that many feel defined the Seattle grunge music era. While still in Aberdeen, where the group started, they also dominated underground postpunk. The group’s first…
Imagine being born, and 36 days later, your father is sent to jail for committing a crime; you have to speak to him every day for years through a telephone and watch his relationship with your mother as its affected. While that paints a sad picture, try envisioning your best friend being killed and your…
During the 1990s, The Fugees became one of the most critically acclaimed rap groups of the decade. They are also arguably one of the greatest groups of all time. In the grand scheme of things, their run was very short and they only released two albums. However, both projects are widely considered to be masterpieces….
Jeff Becerra is best known as the frontman of the death metal band, Possessed. He started his first band in 1979 with Larry Lalonde, then moved on to several bands like Blizzard and Marauder before finally landing in Possessed. The band’s music was deemed satanic because of the upside-down cross on “Seven Churches” album cover;…
American songwriter Michael Jason Isbell was first taken under the wing of many musicians while he was a teenager, growing up in North Alabama. Already at that age, Isbell already enjoyed a flurry of musical instrument experience as he was taught by his grandfather and uncle. Growing up, Isbell enjoyed listening to bluegrass and gospel…
Everyone has something they are passionate about, and for some people, that is cars. They either love buying flashy cars, enjoy spending time tinkering with them, or are simply interested in anything about motors. Due to many people’s interest in cars, they are used as a theme for films, television, books, and even songs. When…
Getting away on a relaxing vacation is something we all need now and then. Unfortunately, it’s not always possible for us to take time off when we want. Whether you’re preparing for your next adventure or you want to feel like you’re sitting on the beach, there are plenty of excellent songs that can get…