Dan Berthiaume, Author at Glide Magazine

Paul Simon: Graceland – 25th Anniversary Edition

Dan Berthiaume August 8, 2012 No Comments

The 25th anniversary CD also features a number of alternate takes and demos, as well as an audio interview with Simon, that give further insight to the creative process behind Graceland, but the real accomplishment of the re-release is to remind everyone why they still care about this album all these years later. And if you don’t care, I challenge you to listen to it and still feel that way.

The Smashing Pumpkins: Oceania

Dan Berthiaume August 1, 2012 No Comments

For a period of time The Smashing Pumpkins looked like they had the potential to be the next U2; Corgan shares Bono’s gift for creating over-the-top anthems that hit their mark, although the lyrical content is dark and mysterious instead of straightforward and earnest. For a variety of reasons The Smashing Pumpkins imploded before this could happen, and at this point it most likely never will, but “Oceania” is a strong return to form for a band that could do wonders to help revive a struggling rock n roll scene.

The Cult: Hampton Beach Casino, Hampton Beach NH 6/9/12

Dan Berthiaume June 25, 2012 No Comments

The Cult opened their concert at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, an ocean side club that has hosted some of the biggest names in rock history over the years, by roaring into the stuttering opening riff of their mid-80s classic “Lil’ Devil,” and never looked back. After three decades in the business of rock n roll, The Cult proved they can still tear up a stage.

The Cult: Choice of Weapon

Dan Berthiaume May 30, 2012 No Comments

Choice of Weapon is The Cult’s first full-length release of new studio material in five years. Judging by the album’s dark lyrical content and heavy duty riffs, during that half-decade the band has seen some harrowing times.

Leftover Salmon: Aquatic Hitchhiker

Dan Berthiaume May 22, 2012 No Comments

Although Leftover Salmon have always been grouped in with other jam bands, their roots lay more with The Band and Bill Monroe than the Grateful Dead and Aquatic Hitchhiker delivers a solid set of bluegrass, country, folk, funk and R&B, with a smattering of jazz and psychedelia thrown in for good measure.

Brad: United We Stand

Dan Berthiaume April 30, 2012 No Comments

While Pearl Jam has always had a strong pop sensibility to its arena-ready hard rock sound, Brad, the side project co-founded by Pearl Jam rhythm guitarist Stone Gossard, delivers full-on pop music, albeit with an intelligent, psychedelic edg

Ringo Starr: Ringo 2012

Dan Berthiaume February 24, 2012 No Comments

Former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr is the musical equivalent of meatloaf with gravy, mashed potatoes and a cold glass of milk to wash it down with. Not too exciting, very predictable, but also very comforting and in the right mood, exactly what you’re looking for.

Glen Campbell: Ghost On The Canvas

Dan Berthiaume October 21, 2011 No Comments

“Ghost on the Canvas” is AM country/rock king Glen Campbell’s swan song before he retires ahead of and advancing case of Alzheimer’s disease. While the album’s lyrical content is full of hints, this is the final public statement of a man looking back on a very colorful life; the music itself is surprisingly strong and upbeat, and Campbell’s voice is as rich and emotional as ever.

The Roaring 20s: Mick Jagger

Dan Berthiaume July 28, 2011 No Comments

While someone not familiar with the history of Mick Jagger or the Rolling Stones would probably find “The Roaring 20s” enlightening, for established fans there is not a whole lot to learn by watching it.

Frank Heiss Comes Full Circle

Dan Berthiaume April 13, 2011 No Comments

Frank Heiss, electronic musician composer and teacher, began playing drums as a very young child. After three-plus decades of experience that included a stint in the 9-to-5 world of information technology, he has come full circle and returned to his first love.

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