Come along to discover tunes, talk music and read my strong opinions.
Doug ranks the Pearl Jam albums! A band that means a lot to many - if you’re old school get out your flannel and add your own ranking in the comments if you like! Originally published on 4/21/22 but updated on 11/20/24 to include Dark Matter!
Read MoreDoug loves everything Pumpkins - especially the Smashing band one. So let’s dive into the albums and rank ‘em! There will likely be disagreement here with other Pumpkins fans, but……too bad - remember this IS a snobbery. Hehe…. Doug explains his decisions below! Enjoy! Originally published 5/31/22 but updated 2/28/24 and again 11/16/24 to include subsequent albums.
Read MoreDoug loves Sade. Like, who doesn’t? I mean you can see his bitmoji swooning in the graphic! That voice! That vibe! That band! Those songs! So let’s “rank” the 6 Sade albums and feel free to add your own thoughts in the comments!
Read MoreHere we are again with another recap of a great year for new music - Second year in a row that Doug has posted this after the new year already begins but that actually makes more sense really… Come along and see where the musical chips fell in ‘23!
Read MoreQueens of the Stone Age (QOTSA) is one of Doug’s fave bands - a wonderfully weird sorta-stoner-metal band that rose out of the ashes of Kyuss and Doug ranks their albums here!
Read MoreDoug has a large King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard problem. The problem is they are taking over his life - he’ll explain. Send help.
Read MoreLaughter is the best medicine, but it’s rare to find it recorded in songs whether planned or unplanned… so Doug has done some of the work for you and found 12 examples for you to enjoy! Did he miss any good ones?
Read MoreThis series is just too much fun and it’s time to dig into The White Stripes catalogue - the Detroit Duo that changed the game! Doug picks the 10 best White Stripes songs that were NOT released as singles and gives a flavor on what makes them great.
Read MoreDoug grew up listening to Rick James and it’s about time he gave some love to Slick Rick - the somewhat flawed but still king of punk funk!
Read MoreTime to recap another very good year in music! Doug gives his picks for 2022 - a year that was dominated by King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard….
Read MoreSo many drummers, not enough who last… Doug lists the 7 replacements who not only lasted, but had the largest impacts on the bands they joined!
Read MoreLet’s pay tribute to the girls! Doug goes through his 10 favorite albums of all time with all female vocals! Let him know what you think!
Read MoreDoug’s epic list of the 172 song titles that are shared by multiple songs! Have some to add! Put them in the comments!
Read MoreDoug loves the rare and true transitional album - a perfect moment in time that captures a musical artist in transition between two styles, genres, or directions that can’t be replicated… Here he names his top 10 in this small category!
Read MoreDoug does his part to make you smile and give you some variety for music to wash your hands to during the COVID-19 pandemic. The CDC recommends that you wash your hands for at LEAST 20 seconds, so this list should help you stay on track! Please enjoy, and please be safe! We’re all in this together.
Read MoreIn the first “band profile” here Doug goes deep into one of his favorite bands with playlists made for this piece, stories, memories, and an overall tribute to one of his favorite bands - The Church!
Read MoreWelcome to Doug’s Music Snobbery! Okay yeah I’m a music snob - but it’s only because I LOVE music and I want to share my favorites, my NON favorites, opinions and plenty more! Come along!
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