The Past Presents revisits revered albums from the past 20-25 years to ask the question, “Is this album still a classic, or has it lost its edge over the years?”. Was it a great record for that particular time and place, or is it something we’ll be passing on to our kids? It also looks… Continue reading [The Past Presents] Badly Drawn Boy – “The Hour of Bewilderbeast”
Author: Jesse
[Stars on C-30] Sweat Lodge Guru
Editor’s Note: The newest column by Jesse Croom (of “The Past Presents”) here on Knox Road, “Stars on C-30”, will dig into the wonderful world of cassettes. Tape labels are abundant these days as are new cassette releases, and Stars on C-30 will include reviews of some of these releases, the occasional band or label profile,… Continue reading [Stars on C-30] Sweat Lodge Guru
[The Past Presents] Teenage Fanclub – “Songs From Northern Britain”
Like the short kid stuck in the back row of the fourth grade class photo, Teenage Fanclub quietly lurked around the fringe of the hugely popular bands of the 90’s, trying to squeeze themselves into the picture. Their name was known, but they never got the same recognition as their contemporaries. Radiohead and other huge… Continue reading [The Past Presents] Teenage Fanclub – “Songs From Northern Britain”
[The Past Presents] Guided By Voices – “Bee Thousand”
Editor’s Note: We’re proud to announce a new feature here on Knox Road, titled “The Past Presents”. Author Jesse Croom will be a regular contributor to KR with this column and a column about cassette culture (coming soon!). Essentially, The Past Presents explores the importance of context. It revisits revered albums from the past 20-25 years… Continue reading [The Past Presents] Guided By Voices – “Bee Thousand”