Reviews: Film & Video, Rock and Roll

“Nina Simone Si, Bernie Rhodes No!” “Joe Strummer” has always been my answer to the question “Who would you like to be stuck in an elevator with?” He represents the perfect mix of aggro, intellect, and sensitivity. And it is no doubt that over time his sensitivity has emerged as his strongest trait. He cared […]

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Reviews: Music

Label: HellCat Release Date: 2001 Review Date: 2001 He disappears for a decade or two and then suddenly he’s back. Can he still cut it after all these years or will it be weak like so many so-called comebacks? It comes as a relief that Rock Art and the X-Ray Style is quite enjoyable, if […]

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Reviews: Music

Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros: Rock Art and X-Ray Style Label: Hellcat Release Date: 1999 Review Date: 2000 Hats off to Hellcat for releasing a new Strummer record, but what else would you expect from them? Considering rightfully maligned relseases (Cut the Crap and Earthquake Weather) anyone would hesitate a little when considering a new […]

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