Well, if nothing else, a post here about Joanna Newsom has the opportunity to sidestep a similar piece appearing in the FUNNY VOICES theme,...

Woodwinds seem often made of brass, which is confusing, but don't include horns, except the english horn, which seems to be a form of cl...

Paul Carrack : Lesson In Love   [ purchase ]  Of course, the musically knowledgeable readers of Star Maker Machine know who Paul Carrack i...

U.K. : Mental Medication [ purchase ] The original lineup of U.K. brought together some of the best at their instruments British pro...

Cheap Trick : Surrender (live) [ purchase the full concert—it’s cheaper than the original version! ] When you Surrender, it is The En...

Roxy Music : Both Ends Burning [ purchase ] Roxy Music is one of those bands that have a handful of songs that I like (basically, the ...

The modern Eno. How could I pass up another opportunity to write about Brian Eno? The ambient sound he helped pioneer isn't only com...

Brian Eno : "Zawinul/Lava" [purchase] Brian Eno has been an influence on me since before I even knew who he was. As an extr...

Phil Manzanera : Diamond Head [ purchase ] When you think of Roxy Music (if you think of Roxy Music), you probably think about Bryan F...

Roxy Music : Angel Eyes [ purchase ] Manifesto was Roxy Music's sixth studio album and came after a hiatus of several years that saw le...