Modern Rock Review 
After two years of extensive touring, The Hooters returned to the studio to record One Way Home, co-produced by Chertoff, Bazilian, and Hyman. The album was heavily folk and Americana influenced and a testament to the Hooters desire to put the music first. It was a marked departure from the pop sound of Nervous Night. This makes … Read more
The Hooters owned the Philadelphia music scene in the mid 1980’s. This was no small accomplishment in a city rich in musical history, from jazz to rock to soul, but this band worked hard and took no sector of their audience for granted. They expanded beyond the typical night club scene and tapped the high … Read more
March 31, 2012 by Ric Albano This is a response to Chris Nelson’s article on local music. Although I do agree with much of the sentiment of his article, I have to point out some of the glaring points Mr. Nelson has seemed to miss. First, let’s look at where Chris and I agree. He … Read more
March 31, 2012 by Chris Nelson I just read something that really pissed me off. This folk artist Linda Chorney, who was recently nominated for a Grammy Award in the folk category, wrote about her recent dealing with some so-called music business representatives (You can read the article here). First, I congratulate her on her … Read more
One of America’s classic hard rock bands are back and are ready to blow off the charts with a new album that America has been waiting for since 2008. Van Halen released their new album, A Different Kind of Truth, on February 7th. I can’t tell you how excited I am to see these guys … Read more
Main Archives Page December 7, 2011 During this Christmas season, we profile a musician with a long and distinguished career who, among other things, is helping lead the fantastic Christmas-rock group Twelve Twenty-Four. Profile by Ric Albano November 21, 2011 Although you get the feeling that there may be something more going on than meets … Read more
December 7, 2011 by Ric Albano Lenny Kucinski Biography Twelve Twenty-Four Live Review Miracle On Rock Street Album Review The Battle Begins Album Review This past Saturday, December 3rd, my wife Karyn and I witnessed a tremendously entertaining concert in a beautiful setting. The show was by Twelve Twenty-Four and the location was a … Read more
December 7, 2011 by Ric Albano Lenny Kucinski Biography Twelve Twenty-Four Live Review Miracle On Rock Street Album Review The Battle Begins Album Review This past Saturday, my wife and I witnessed an extraordinary show by Twelve Twenty-Four, a theatrical Christmas-rock act based in part on the nationally popular Trans-Siberian Orchestra. The group has an … Read more
Autohypnosis‘ new album, Conversation (in) Pieces is, at least on the surface, a series of glimpses into the dynamics of a failed relationship. The songs proceed through doubt, mistrust, then finally anger and despair in that order. Although, while listening to the album, you get the feeling that there may be something more going on … Read more