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My story in the Lovecraft themed anthology "Elder Things: Expeditions" is out now!

My tale is around the middle of the collection.

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The second to last MFTBC Blog review is up, where we tackle The J. Geils Band album, prior to "Freeze Frame", which was "Love Stinks"...

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Retro Reviews: The J. Geils Band: Love Stinks
I decided to launch a new series to imagine myself as a critic at the end of the 60s and start of the 70s, and to rectify certain reviews ...
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December 26, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The next MFTBC Blog entry is up, where we tackle the first E.P. and album of R.E.M!

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Retro Reviews: R.E.M. Murmur / Chronic Town
I decided to launch a new series to imagine myself as a critic at the end of the 60s and start of the 70s, and to rectify certain reviews ...
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December 17, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Next MFTBC Blog entry is up, we enter weird territory as we tackle John Coltrane's most challenging record, Meditations!

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Not for the faint hearted.
Retro Reviews: John Coltrane: Meditations
I decided to launch a new series to imagine myself as a critic at the end of the 60s and start of the 70s, and to rectify certain rev...
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December 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The next MFTBC Blog entry is up, where we look at the "Relics" compilation!

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Retro Reviews: Pink Floyd: Relics
I decided to launch a new series to imagine myself as a critic at the end of the 60s and start of the 70s, and to rectify certain rev...
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December 11, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Wondering if my little pro Isreal troll will resurface for posting this.

I feel to see how some in the Democratic establishment can't see that Banjamin Netanyahu is a nationalist, he's no different than Trump.
December 7, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Next MFTBC Blog entry is up, where we tackle the obscure band, The Monks!

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This is the last of a trio of reviews for more experimental bands for the time being.
Retro Reviews: The Monks: Black Monk Time
I decided to launch a new series to imagine myself as a critic at the end of the 60s and start of the 70s, and to rectify certain reviews ...
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December 5, 2025 at 7:14 PM
New MFTBC Blog entry is up: In tribute to its 50th Anniversary, we tackle Patti Smith!

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Retro Reviews: Patti Smith: Horses
I decided to launch a new series to imagine myself as a critic at the end of the 60s and start of the 70s, and to rectify certain reviews ...
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December 3, 2025 at 11:24 PM
New update; on The MFTBC Blog, the review and essay for Zeppelin III has been revised with new video content and a few tweaks!
December 2, 2025 at 3:45 AM
New MFTBC Blog entry is up, where we tackle Lou Reed and The Velvet Underground's second album, "White Light / White Heat"!

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Retro Reviews: The Velvet Underground: White Light / White Heat
I decided to launch a new series to imagine myself as a critic at the end of the 60s and start of the 70s, and to rectify certain rev...
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November 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The next MFTBC Blog entry is up, where we tackle Mahavishnu Orchestra's first album!

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Retro Reviews: Mahavishnu Orchestra: The Inner Mounting Flame
I decided to launch a new series to imagine myself as a critic at the end of the 60s and start of the 70s, and to rectify certain revie...
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November 27, 2025 at 3:36 AM
New MFTBC blog entry is up, but we didn't plan to write this, we had to.

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Perspectives: About that "Real Love" remix...
Perspectives: About that “Real Love’ 2025 mix… By Matthew Anthony Allair      Expectations and opinions have been all over the place an...
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November 24, 2025 at 10:38 PM
New MFTBC blog entry is up where we explore Todd Rundgren!

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November 21, 2025 at 7:21 PM
New MFTBC blog entry is up where we fence with Jefferson Airplane! musicfromthebigchair.blogspot.com/2025/11/retr...
November 15, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Next MFTBC review is up where we tackle The Grateful Dead and their classic, "American Beauty":

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Retro Reviews: The Grateful Dead: American Beauty
I decided to launch a new series to imagine myself as a critic at the end of the 60s and start of the 70s, and to rectify certain rev...
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November 13, 2025 at 8:27 PM
The next MFTBC blog entry is up, and it's a big one, we are back to the core of the kind of work the blog started with, our review and essay about "Ike and Tina Turner's 'Workin' Together' album.

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Ike and Tina Turner: Workin' Together (1970)
Article and review by Matthew Anthony Allair   The personal impact      This is one of those albums, along with less than a dozen, tha...
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November 5, 2025 at 10:02 PM
I really have felt I needed to retrain myself on Facebook, so I stopped talking politics there, I just barely there now. I have really held back talking about certain issues due to a couple Jewish friends. But I don't support Benjamin Netanyahu, while I support the people of Isreal to defend...
November 3, 2025 at 4:33 PM
This week on MFTBC, we have to pay tribute to rock legend Ace Frehley and his fans, plus, Paul's solo album. Rest In Peace, Ace.

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October 30, 2025 at 12:40 AM
On The MFTBC Blog. New media has been added to the older David Bowie: Hunky Dory review, plus the old YouTube links were deleted, but you get to hear audio samples from the album!

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October 28, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Next MFTBC blog entry is up where we tackle the other classic Herbie Hancock jazz record!

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Retro Reviews: Herbie Hancock: Maiden Voyage
I decided to launch a new series to imagine myself as a critic at the end of the 60s and start of the 70s, and to rectify certain rev...
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October 25, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Next MFTBC blog entry is up, where we tackle Genesis: Selling England By The Pound!

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Retro Reviews: Genesis: Selling England By The Pound
I decided to launch a new series to imagine myself as a critic at the end of the 60s and start of the 70s, and to rectify certain rev...
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October 22, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Special Thank you and updates on MFTBC blog!

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October 21, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Next MFTBC blog entry is up where we tackle George Harrison's experimental records!

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Retro Reviews: George Harrison - Wonderwall Music / Electronic Sound
I decided to launch a new series to imagine myself as a critic at the end of the 60s and start of the 70s, and to rectify certain rev...
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October 18, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Anyone else notice that YouTube seems wonky over the past few hours? Makes me wonder if it has to with Saturday.
October 16, 2025 at 1:06 AM