Starting with a question: Why the hell am I writing this?

Good question. Welcome, to those who decided to come across this, mistakenly or otherwise. The reason I decided to write this blog (what an annoying term), is to share my opinions of music by performing reviews on albums, songs, and bands. Hell, I might even throw in some reviews of classical music! I figured I would start this blog today, as I am alone at my house with nothing to do. But I am in a spiral of digression, so back to this:

Album Review














Tiddlywinks by NRBQ

I have been listening to this band my whole life. I grew up listening to at Yankee Stadium, and some of the compilations like Uncommon Denominators. When I finally got to listening to this album I was 17 and listening to it on the extra record player that I found in my basement. I hooked it up and discovered some songs which I now love and listen to always. "The Music Goes Round and Round" is a classic 1930's tune which was brought back to life in this album and makes me smile every time I hear it. Of course there are always the songs which are less poppy. "Roll Call" is the kind of tune that if it was released by some 80's hair metal band, would have become an instant hit. Though my favorite song on this album would have to be "Hobbies" This song has almost a minimalist-blues idea, where there are no words, just "Ahhhs" which follow a groove-like progression which eventually degenerates into a stupor.

Overall, this album has a bunch of great tunes, but in continuity, it seems like a collection of b-sides as opposed to a full-length album. This continuity problem is my only qualm in this LP. As an afterthought, if you would like a laugh, look for the commercial of pro-wrestler "Captain Lou" Albano (NRBQ's band manager at the time, as well as the guy who played Mario in the live action Super Mario tv show) advertising the album. Bonus points for anyone who can identify the classical tune playing in it.

Rating 8.5/10

Until next time.