Top Albums of the Year 2001

This year was one of the closest years for albums as far as ratings go. The ranking of these four albums were shuffled around quite a bit that year before I finally nailed down where they are now. After a year of reflection, I'm still pretty satisfied with where they landed. Read More ...

American Hi-Fi

Look out everyone, because yet another radio-friendly alternative rock act has fizzled onto the scene. Yes its American Hi-Fi, with a debut album chock full of disposable three-minute pop. However, you're going to have to hurry and get your copy now, because these guys won't be around for long. Read More ...

The Toadies - Hell Below/Stars Above

I hate comeback albums! It seems every time a major artist runs out of money, they come running back to the studio looking for a quick and easy second helping. The result is usually reheated, reworked songs we've heard a thousand times. Read More ...

Eric Alexandrakis - I.V. Catatonia

When I listen to an album I want it to take me somewhere. I don't want to visit the same old boring places I've already been. I want something different. Eric Alexandrakis' new album, I.V. Catatonia is such a place. We are truly given the grand tour of his world, over the course of his seventy-minute, twenty-two track album. Read More ...