The Blasters

New Wave Rockabilly 

The Blasters Brought Greaser Cool to the Punk Party 40 Years Ago

December 31, 2021 Jim Allen 0 Comments 1981, 40th Anniversary, Barry Allen, Dave Allen, Slash, Slash Records, Steve Berlin, The Blasters

One of the greatest albums of the ‘80s was fixated on the ‘50s

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Pub Rock Punk 

Little Did We Know About Kursaal Flyers

June 17, 2020June 17, 2020 Chris Parker 0 Comments Cherry Red Records, Kursaal Flyers, Lone Justice, Rank & File, The Bangles, The Blasters, The Go-Gos, The Knack, The Plimsouls, X

A new box set shines a light a most underappreciated English band

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Rock Rockabilly 

In California, Dave Alvin Is Still The King

August 10, 2019August 12, 2019 Rev. Keith A. Gordon 0 Comments 1994, 25th Anniversary, Belinda Carlisle, Bill Bateman, Blue Blvd., Columbia Records, Country Dick Montana, Craft Recordings, Dave Alvin, Greg Leisz, Gun Club, Hightone Records, June Carter Cash, King of California, Memphis Slim, Merle Haggard, Mojo Nixon, Museum of Heart, National Steel, Romeo's Escape, Steve Berlin, The Beat Farmers, The Blasters, The Flesheaters, The Go-Gos, The Knitters, The Pleasure Barons

Americana punk pioneer revisits his best solo album for its 25th anniversary

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Punk Rock 

A Minute to Pray, 37 Years to Still Not Die

December 11, 2018 Eric Davidson 2 Comments Los Angeles, Slash Records, The Blasters, The Flesh Eaters, X

The return of the Flesh Eaters

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