We take a look at the band’s seminal 1978 debut. — While their later records would be much more elaborate/ambitious outings The Police’s debut Outlandos d’ Amour remains their most straightforward. In due time, the economical lyrics and spartan musicianship would all later be revealed an act. But for this record, the band was all in on a minimal new wave…

Almost 40 years after its release, the classic record finally gets the treatment it deserves. — Good Morning! Today we’re taking a look at the Ed Stasium remix of The Replacement’s Tim record. This also appeared as part of a series for the Your Tuesday Afternoon Alternative radio show. The show airs on The University of Dayton’s WUDR, and you can read other essays here. There used to…

We’ve got a great host and a great record all set to go. All we need now is you! Here’s how to join us. — It’s that time again; it’s time for our monthly album discussion! One of the core tenets of this page is sharing music. That obviously involves writing about it (we are on Medium, after all) but also talking about it. Together. We do that monthly here. Tomorrow (10/29/23) is that day. My boilerplate explanation of what these discussions entail — and the value you’ll get from joining…

Welcoming new members, answering questions about Boost, and a reminder about this month’s Album of the Month discussion! — Hi everyone — A little light housekeeping to get out of the way before we get to the good stuff: First, I want to welcome all of you who have joined us over the last month! It’s great to have you here and part of our community. For readers, the…

As a kid growing up in the Pacific Northwest, the Midwest might as well have been on another planet. The heartland was somewhere abstract. A great corn sea that people only saw on their way to/from somewhere else. …

Our next meeting is this Sunday. Don’t miss it! — Hi everyone — A little light housekeeping to get out of the way before we get to the good stuff: As they work to improve the platform, Medium is again rolling out some large changes. I encourage you to take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with them. …

In life, sometimes you know which way to go. Other times, the universe gives you a few well-placed nudges.

Part of Medium Day’s value is the sheer variety of topics. Of course, there are the usual ones revolving around the world of reading…

Ariel Meadow Stallings from Medium was joined by Thomas Smith from The Generator, Deb Harman from the Parasol Pubs empire, and Robert Britt…