APRIL 2007
Daniel Asks: Hey, Alan, I've always been interested in System of a Down and the music that Serj Tankian does on the side of S.O.A.D, which would be Serart. I was wondering if you think that S.O.A.D is one of the best political bands of all time?
Alan Answers: For their genre, absolutely. Their politics are almost as intense as their music. I’d rank them right up there with other uber-political performers like Rage Against the Machine and Billy Bragg. Read More...
Donna Asks: There have been so many live bands over the years that I have listened to: in high school-April Wine, concerts-Genesis-Roxy Music, Third World, etc. (I like very eclectic music). Do you think it has changed for the better for the new generation?
Alan Answers: That’s a dangerous question because it usually results in coming face-to-face with the passage of time. Every generation has a biological right to believe that the music of their youth is the best ever. We all go through a coming-of-age period when it comes to music that usually extends from the time we enter high school and the time we leave university (14-24). Read More...
Don Asks: I have a couple of questions about my two favorite artists from Hamilton. First, are the Teenage Head albums Tornado, Endless Party and Trouble in the Jungle ever going to be released on CD? Secondly, what about a live CD from Junkhouse? There were a couple of live tracks on their Rounders “best of” release. One last question: Is Neil Young ever going to release Journey Through the Past or Times Fade Away on CD?
Alan Answers: Although some of Teenage Head’s albums were issued on CD, they disappeared after an original print run. For years, they were unavailable because of tangled legalities over ownership. The good news is that things are being sorted out. Slowly. Read More...
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