I’m always leery when I approach an album that falls outside the scope of a band’s studio discography. Smartphone technology allows a for quick check of an album’s legitimacy, but there are some occasions where you are willing to throw caution to the wind. The time that I found this little R.E.M.-themed package was one … Continue reading Tales Of The Unauthorized – R.E.M Interview Disc & Fully Illustrated Book
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Alternate Album Cover Art III
This series of entries is always fun for me to knock out. The cover artwork is a large part of the appeal to those who still insist on carrying a physical music collection in their living spaces into 2019 and beyond. Looking at these images through iTunes, Spotify, or other means of digital playback leaves … Continue reading Alternate Album Cover Art III
Music Meets Gaming – Barcode Battler
Before now, I’ve been using my Music Meets Gaming series to cover music-related video games. I didn’t realize it when I thought it up, but I actually left the title somewhat open-ended. A game could be anything really, be it video, board, card, dice, or… whatever this 90s relic classifies as. The Barcode Battler seems … Continue reading Music Meets Gaming – Barcode Battler
A Christmas Mixtape
Have you finished your Christmas shopping yet? No? I get it. You’re avoiding the malls in fear of being bombarded with Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” or whatever pseudo-holiday songs are being spun by the latest manufactured boy band, right? That’s my theory of why online retailers are becoming more popular … Continue reading A Christmas Mixtape
A Letter to Jason
A couple weeks ago, I asked my parents and sister to keep on the lookout around their house for a couple pieces of music memorabilia I remembered buying in college. Their efforts were fruitless, and I found them in the attic on a visit a few days later (I may discuss “them” in the future). … Continue reading A Letter to Jason
Music Meets Gaming – Journey Escape
Sometimes, the search for a video game can rival the search for an album. Finally found one! It’s really nothing to rave about, but when I finally spotted a copy of The Legend of Zelda for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) at what I deemed to be a fair price, I couldn’t pass it up. … Continue reading Music Meets Gaming – Journey Escape
Squier Vintage Modified Bass VI (by Fender)
Here’s a subject I’m certain will be a rare occurrence to the Armchair Maestro pages. The capacity for storing more instruments in my apartment is practically non-existent, and I don’t think the others warrant as interesting a discussion. That could very well change if inspiration strikes, but for the time being I’ll introduce you to … Continue reading Squier Vintage Modified Bass VI (by Fender)
