Monsta Mash- It's a Smash!

Farm- Dinosaur Jr. 3.5
Upon first listen I said yep- fuzzy production; mumbled lyrics; lots of guitar noise; it’s Dinosaur Jr alright. And it really didn’t grab me the way Beyond did--- on 1st listen that is. However, on subsequent playing (oh, it stayed in the player for days and days) Masics’ bluesy guitar leads, the good vibes, the energy, and the infectious enthusiasm these guys have for their music comes shinning through. Farm doesn’t exactly reinvent the wheel but with catchy hooks, lots of fuzz, and solid song writing it is a fun listen.

Wilco- Wilco (The Album) 4.0
What was that question about defending your music gods even if the blasphemer is right? What can I say. I am a huge Wilco fan. While the blasphemers say BORING; lacks innovation; they’ve stopped pushing themselves. We the believers know better- the band has by no means stagnated. While this album may lack some of the ground breaking experimentation of A Ghost Is Born, Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, or Summerteeth, it is not a failure. Not by any means. This lineup has been together now for almost 6 years and they are a band at the top of their form. This record has it all. Solid musicianship. Solid songwriting. Rock-solid production. So…. what’s not to like??

It’s Blitz- Yeah Yeah Yeahs 3.5
The cd cover is very cool- it’s a little out there but I like it. I’m not familiar with the YYY’s or any of their previous releases, but this is a really good cd and I’ll definitely check out some of their earlier stuff.. Karen O has a great voice and I think she actually carries some of the lesser songs here. The cd is sexy, brash, and pretty cool.

Richard Thompson- Rumor and Sigh 4.0
A great songwriter, a great guitarist, a great vocalist. And, Rumor And Sigh is not as dark as some (most) of his other stuff. The first 3 songs are stellar and then there’s 1952 Vincent Black Lightning! One of my favorite cd’s.

Papas Fritas- 2.0
I can’t figure these guys out. There are 2 great pop songs on this cd and then there’s the rest. Most of these songs are trite and almost insulting. Maybe they should have marketed this as a kids cd. I give it a 2.0 for the 2 good songs.

Terry Kath
I knew there was a reason I liked C.T.A./Chicago in the 70’s. Thanks for a great compilation!