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Articles by Mike Elias
Songs I Turned Up: The Ramones, I Just Want To Have Something To Do
Posted on September 24, 2010 Mike EliasThe song just sounds tough, even with a Chicken Vindaloo reference
Of Montreal, September 23, 2010, First Avenue
Posted on September 24, 2010 Mike Elias
So what’s it all about, Alfie? Strobe lights, feathers, giant puppets…Janelle Monae, Prince, a sell-out crowd….Ninjas, angels, body suits…Maybe it’s best not to ask.
The Doughboys, Act Your Rage
Posted on September 23, 2010 Mike Elias
Three of these band members cut a couple singles in Jersey in the 60s before they split up. Thirty–some odd years later, they regroup with a couple of new members and sound like they’re still in 1965.
Mavis Staples, You Are Not Alone
Posted on September 15, 2010 Mike Elias
One reason I’ve always been a fan of southern soul music is because of the rich gospel tradition for which it is based. I’m not a religious man, but the elements of gospel, the emotional conviction, the voices, the blues that creeps into a guitar lick, resonate with my person.
Songs I Turned Up: Rosie & The Originals – Our Day Will Come
Posted on September 15, 2010 Mike Elias
This was also a time where there was an influx of Brazilian music. It had its affects on pop music. In ’63, Presley covered Tippie & The Clovers’ “Bossa Nova Baby” and Eydie Gorme recorded “Blame It On The Bossa Nova.” “Our Day will Come” had its bossa rhythm happening.
Jerry Lee Lewis, Mean Old Man
Posted on September 14, 2010 Mike Elias
“Got to scrape the shine right off your shoes,” sings Jerry Lee, backed by Keith Richards from the Stones number, “Sweet Virginia.” Jerry Lee, you might as well say “shit,” like it was done in the original version. You ain’t fooling me. You may be too late for the redemption bandwagon.
Songs I Turned Up: Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man – The Bob Seger System
Posted on September 12, 2010 Mike Elias
“Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man” came off his Capitol debut of the same name, an album I do not own but will purchase someday at a garage sale for twenty-five cents
Black Keys, Brothers
Posted on September 10, 2010 Mike Elias
My fear for this release was two-fold; first I thought it might never happen, thinking the band broke up. Second, I was afraid the reunion would not be fruitful, and just a walk-through of their past formulas.
Magic Mirror, Champagne & Hostages
Posted on September 8, 2010 Mike Elias
I like a few of the songs, but this style of music really is not my bag. So my final grade on this may seem a little harsh. The band sounds like they know their way around the studio except when it comes to mixing in the vocals