Neil RajalaDec 19, 20236 min readECity 2023: The Music That Stuck!I’m indulging in a quick year-end wrap-up, since that seems to be a social media thing to do. My method for determining what my favorite...
Neil RajalaJul 23, 202310 min readSIREN SONGS“If I’m going to sing like someone else, then I don’t need to sing at all.” That’s a quote from the great Aretha Franklin, and it pretty...
Neil RajalaSep 27, 20226 min readLOST & FOUND: Shoulda Been Hits from 1984This series takes a look at a year at a time and gives a quick shout-out to a half dozen records that, to me, didn’t crack the public...
Neil RajalaApr 10, 202210 min readLIVE SHOTS: My top ten favorite concerts, Part One - 1977 to 1984Not counting acts like local bands in bars, or city festivals with bands rotating on and off makeshift stages during the day, I’ve seen...