Category Archives: Rock ‘n Roll

Where Have All the Rebels Gone? Indeed

Posted on March 6, 2022 by seanarthurjoyce

A Review of Van Morrison’s Latest Record Project Vol. 1 INTRODUCTION: This review combines an excerpt from my new book, Words from the Dead: Relevant Readings in the Covid Age [1] and more recent writing. The excerpted portions (set in … Continue reading →

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Rock Returns Home to the Blues

Posted on June 15, 2021 by seanarthurjoyce

As a lifelong rock ’n’ roller and blues fan, I’ve lamented the steep decline in the popularity of rock music in recent years, particularly among musicians. In 2017 The Guardian reported that hip-hop and R&B had overtaken rock as “the … Continue reading →

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The Magician’s Birthday: Rock’s Romantic Classic

Posted on November 30, 2020 by seanarthurjoyce

1. The Magician’s Birthday Party The Magician’s Birthday by Uriah Heep deserves a place of honour in the tradition of mythic storytelling, not scorn for its “sword and sorcery” overtones. And anyway, the low-budget films and comic books that originated … Continue reading →

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