PinnedMatthew CartyinThe RiffRecords from the Dark AgesWhen CDs and cassettes ruled the worldJun 87Jun 87
Matthew CartyinThe RiffThe Fatherlode, Part TwoI am at the top of the staircase in my childhood home. It is Saturday morning, and I am the first to wake. We have been here two days…3d ago3d ago
Matthew CartyinThe RiffThe Fatherlode, Part OneTwo-thousand miles from my home in Arizona (give or take), there exists a treasure trove. This is not a Lost Dutchman’s Mine, either. I knowJun 25Jun 25
Matthew CartyinThe RiffUnboxing: ‘Happiness Bastards,’ The Black Crowes 6/19/24This will serve as an “unboxing” blog. For Father's Day, my wife gave me the latest album by the Black Crowes.Jun 21Jun 21
Matthew CartyinThe RiffHunting from Home — Online Record AuctionsThere’s some risk in letting readers know about this next discovery—the online record auction. I am not sure how common they are because I…Jun 151Jun 151
Matthew CartyinThe RiffBefore the Flood — Bob Dylan and the BandA 12" live album deep diveJun 12Jun 12
Matthew Carty12" — Some Girls — The Rolling Stones 6/5/24In honor of my Mom seeing the Stones this weekJun 7Jun 7