This month’s victims in the Starpolish Critic’s Corner include The Nick Lee Band, NYC Singer songwriter Bobby Fingeroth and amazing soul/dance artist, Tanisha Monet.
Chris McClure, Musician and Producer, and The Guy Who Manages DEVO
Gail gives rock critics a bad name. While most articles are written by douchebags that weren’t cool enough to actually get into bands, Gail writes hers straight from her love of good music and honest art. That’s why real musicians love her.
Gail’s Top Ten CDs of 2005!
As a special New Year’s treat, here’s a preview of my Top Ten Favorite CDs of the year, to be elaborated on in my upcoming 2005 Year End Rewind! Enjoy!
1. Crash Kelly, Penny Pills (Liquor & Poker)
When I got the advance of this album last winter, I predicted that Penny Pills would be my favorite CD of the year 2006 and, no surprise here, I was right. Embracing a full-on 70s sensibility of Alice Cooper’s School’s Out and T Rex at its most glam, Penny Pills is the only drug you need.
2. Lake Trout, Not Them, You (PALM)
Baltimore’s Lake Trout bring us acid rock for the aughts and are one of the best live bands around. Continue reading Gail’s Top Ten CDs of 2005!
Featured Bio, John “The Storm” Tempesta!
“Smiling is not Metal”
Hey Kids, check out the rad new bio I just wrote for Heavy Metal Drumming Legend, John Tempesta! Scroll to the bottom of the page!
Gail In Print: Modern Drummer, February 2006!
Be sure to check out my feature interview with drummer Shannon Leto of 30 Seconds to Mars, hiding towards the back of the book in the February 2006 issue of Modern Drummer with Jon Farris of INXS on the cover! Read the full issue online now at This Link!