PinnedJim MowatinMusic VoicesThe Rock and Roll Biography, Depravity and Redemption?A review of the best rock biographies with insights and warnings.·16 min read·Jan 6, 2021--14--14
PinnedJim MowatinMusic VoicesThe Weird and Wonderful World of Cover VersionsA garage band starting out in the garage needs some content. The Replacements were famous for their give up and play covers shows. Jimi…·6 min read·Nov 14, 2020--15--15
PinnedJim MowatinThe RiffThe Replacements — A Cult Worth JoiningThe Replacements (affectionately known as ‘the Mats’ hereafter) are a band with followers like no other. On one of the Facebook pages…·6 min read·Apr 21, 2020--4--4
PinnedJim MowatStraitjacket Fits — Life in Three GigsOne New Zealand band could burn up a stage like no other — ‘Straitjacket Fits’.·5 min read·May 24, 2020--1--1
PinnedJim MowatinMusic VoicesAn Appointment With The Waterboys and Mr YeatsThe stars aligned, there may have been a crescent moon, The Waterboys were in town for the first time. One gig only/one night only. We…·5 min read·Jul 20, 2020--1--1
Jim MowatinThe RiffLou Reed and The Velvet Underground CoveredIs there a song that is covered more than ‘Sweet Jane?’ How many Joy Division covers besides that live version of ‘Sister Ray’ are there…·5 min read·Mar 29, 2024--3--3
Jim MowatinThe RiffRight Song/Wrong AudienceThe inappropriate use of songs at political events·3 min read·Mar 25, 2024--1--1
Jim MowatinThe RiffIs ‘London Calling’ The Only Album That Matters?How good is this 1979 album widely regarded and lauded since its release? Does it stand the test of time in 2024?·8 min read·Feb 11, 2024--13--13
Jim MowatinThe RiffGood Pop Bad Pop An Inventory by Jarvis CockerA Review of the 2022 book by the Pulp Singer and Showman.·2 min read·Jan 10, 2024--1--1
Jim MowatinThe RiffC86 Revisited In 2023The NME Cassette tape that brought hope and solidarity to indie music lovers across the world.·7 min read·Jan 3, 2024--2--2