Day 4/10 Album Challenge: The Cult – “Love” (1985)

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We love The Cult's Love album in Day 4 of our 10-day album challenge, . Today, I was reminded that "She's Sell Sanctuary" was released on this day, May 17, 1985. Which seemed too coincidental, as the song would also be featured on The Cult's second album, Love (1985) which was next on my list. …

Day 3/10 Album Challenge: Ween – “Quebec” (2003)

Day 3 of 10 day album challenge with Ween "Quebec" 2003

From the onset of Ween's 2003 album, Quebec, with its Motorhead-esque "It's Gonna Be A Long Night", you know you are in for a treat but what follows is some of the most sublime songwriting that often gets overlooked. No, Ween are not a just a bunch of glue sniffing bozos, that they painted themselves …

Day 2/10 Album Challenge: Sir Lord Baltimore – “Kingdom Come” (1970)

Day 2 of 10 Album Challenge Sir Lord Baltimore - "Kingdom Come" Banner

There! off the starboard bow! Its Sir Lord Baltimore's 'Kingdom Come' In day 2 of our 10-Day Album Challenge, I present for thee, the majestic, Sir Lord Baltimore and their 1970 debut album, Kingdom Come. This cult album deserves it's double designation of "Sir" and "Lord", and has a special place in our hearts at …

The 10-Day Album Challenge: Albums That Influenced The ‘Cottage Country Mix’ Series

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Recently, going around the socials is the 10-Day Album Challenge, where you post albums that have most influenced you. So, my buddy, Brendan, threw down the glove, and like that: it's a list-off (*not a competition). Needless to say, its a daunting task (picking favourites) but I wanted to do one for the Cottage Country …

Iron Maiden’s Adrian Smith Pens Forthcoming Autobiography About… Fishing?

Adrian Smith (Iron Maiden) Holding a giant fish in the woods juxtaposition him in 80s with a guitar in front of Union Jack

Iron Maiden guitarist's new book is all about a popular outdoor pastime: playing giant outdoor festivals to millions of fans and... fishing. Adrian Smith, guitarist for Iron Maiden has a new book coming out about his love of fishing... oh and about playing in one of the biggest Heavy Metal bands in Rock and Roll …