Album Reviews

In the first of two installments of Wannabe, artist Chris Prunckle revisits his favorite albums of 2017, in his signature six-panel comic strip form. Click on the image for full resolution (best viewed on desktop): See also: Glide‘s Top 20 Albums of 2017

[rating=9.00] Just in time for perhaps a late gift, of this century’s most decorated jazz albums, Herbie Hancock’s River-The Joni Letters, is now available in a double CD format containing four new tracks that are appearing in CD format for the first time. Now the recordings are available in all formats, including vinyl. This is […]

In the newest installment of Wannabe, artist Chris Prunckle reviews DAMN., the album released earlier this year by rapper Kendrick Lamar that has been showing up on many best of the year lists, in his signature six-panel comic strip form. Click on the image for full resolution (best viewed on desktop):

[rating=6.00] Music and politics has a weird relationship. Of that there is no doubt. Inextricably linked and invariably representative of the vast diversity inherent in both aspects of life, over the years music has worked as vehicle social and political change, a powerful tool of protest, a precious cultural asset and a controversial subject in […]

[rating=8.00] New York City’s music scene can be competitive to say the least. Here it seems good bands are a dime a dozen, which makes it tough even for exceptional acts to get the recognition and exposure they rightfully deserve. That being said, don’t fret if you haven’t heard up and coming indie rockers QTY […]

In the newest installment of Wannabe, artist Chris Prunckle reviews One Go Around, the new album from Portland, Oregon folk-Americana artist Jeffrey Martin, in his signature six-panel comic strip form. Click on the image for full resolution (best viewed on desktop):

[rating=6.00] Hit and miss as is Jim James’ Tribute To 2, it is at least a respite from the amorphous likes of last year’s Eternally Even (and to a lesser extent, its 2013 predecessor Regions of Light Sound of God). This solo album leaves the distinct impression James’ reach exceeds his grasp, as only a […]

[rating=7.00] Twenty-seven years ago, Van Morrison penned a tune, “I’m Not Feeling It Anymore.”  Yet, now more than ever he refuses to just “phone it in.” It seems that “It’s Too Late to Stop Now” is Morrison’s mantra with Versatile, as at the age of 72 he is back to his multiple annual output of […]

[rating=7.00] On initial hearings, Neil Young’s latest album with Promise of the Real, The Visitor, doesn’t appear to have the provocative unity of his previous record, Peace Trail, released in December of 2016. But that’s because the variety of styles on display over the course of ten tracks partially camouflages what the iconic musician/songwriter is […]

In the newest installment of Wannabe, artist Chris Prunckle reviews Modern Pressure, the new album from Daniel Romano, in his signature six-panel comic strip form. Click on the image for full resolution (best viewed on desktop):