Just as we do every year, Glide has chosen the twenty albums that appeal to us as the strongest artistic statements of the year, representing both our diverse content and readership. Our 20 For 2005, plus a dozen disappointments.
With the continuous debates back and forth about Trey Anastasio
CBGB, the club Hilly Kristal opened in 1973, which would eventually become known as the birthplace of punk, is facing it’s possible last days. In conflict with the Bowery Residents Committee over back rent and impending rate hikes, the club’s lease expires on August 31st. And while efforts are made to save the historic venue, the future of the seminal club remains unknown.
Over the past four years, the annual Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in rural Manchester, Tennesee has become the premiere summer event for its diversified roster, eclectic sounds and 70 hours of subdued summer chaos. Here’s a glimpse into what went down at Bonnaroo 2005.
Sure there are concept albums that have cemented themselves amongst rock and roll lore. Tommy, Quadrophenia and The Wall are a few of those recordings that immediately springs to mind. But what about concept bands? Gorillaz, the creation of Blur frontman Damon Albarn and cult illustrator Jamie Hewlet, is a cartoon four piece of brash musicians that despite their fictional front, possess unyielding powers that generates fresh cuts of hip-hop, dub, reggae and punk.
With midnight extravaganzas, extended curfews and no-holds-barred performances, New Years Eve has become the quintessential rock ‘n roll holiday. Every band seems to step it up a notch and find a way to make the last show of the year their finest.
Rather than a standard “Best Of” list with the typical breakdown of 2004’s top offerings, our annual “From The Artists Perspective” goes straight to the source – the artists – to find out where they look for inspiration.
Just when you thought 2004 was a year full of so-so releases with a few random bright spots…Boom! Our ears were flooded with so much good stuff that all of sudden a Top 20 list became a serious challenge. But here we have it – our picks for the year’s best – The Glide 20 of 2004.
Every February, the Grammy
