At the end 2013, things have settled even farther into their niche. When Real Gone was born, the intent was to write reviews of albums that ended up unloved in cut-out bins – the ultimate guide to creating a brilliant record collection on a budget. Pretty soon, a few DIY bands got interested and PR guys got interested and the focus began to change. It would have been churlish to turn these new opportunities away…and by including reviews of independent and smaller bands, RG slowly expanded its readership.
Category Archives: Miscellaneous
DELUXE EDITION DREAMLAND: Quireboys – Live ’89-’90
In February 2011, approximately twenty one years after its original release, The Quireboys’ much-loved debut album ‘A Bit of What You Fancy’ was given an expanded reissue, adding a selection of unheard demo recordings. While the release of these demos was most welcome – and indeed, the competitively priced reissue should have warranted a purchase for most curious listeners – at Real Gone, we feel this was an opportunity wasted.
The REAL GONE 2013 advent calendar
The countdown to Christmas has begun at Real Gone Towers. What better way to celebrate than with a few clips? Below, you’ll find a new link to open on each day leading up to the big event. It may involve a band you’ve read about here previously, it might not. It might be something classic, it might be something dubious…you won’t know until you click!
Followed by Ravens: Real Gone meets Reagan Browne
Born in Texas, Reagan Browne made California his home in his pursuit of a musical career. With help from well known musicians such as Billy Sheehan, Marty Freidman, he says his current record is his best yet. Classic Rock Magazine have questioned as to whether Browne could become an AOR sensation. In the aftermath of his UK visit, REAL GONE caught up with Reagan to discuss the past, present and future…
Lou Reed: a short appreciation
New York’s favourite son, Lou Reed passed away on October 27th 2013 at the age of 71, following complications from a liver transplant. One of the word’s most unique artists, for most people – fans or otherwise – Reed will always be remembered for the deadpan, almost spoken word delivery of a proportion of his lyrics. As a musician, he often divided people, but there was never any questioning his gift with words, words which sometimes would surely have made far more compelling poetry than lyrical content.