ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE GEORGIA STRAIGHT, JUNE 3, 1988 By Steve Newton It looks like this transplanted Aussie, the former lead singer for Cold Chisel, has what it takes to make it big in the rock world. First off, he's got a super rock and roll voice--gritty and powerful, not unlike John Fogerty's. He's got … Continue reading Album review: Jimmy Barnes, Freight Train Heart (1988)
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The Newt Commute #3: BTO’s “Second Hand” might be their best song ever
By Steve Newton It's been a while since I've posted a "Newt Commute" blog--the last time was back in November when I fell under the bluesy spell of Muddy Waters while making the heinous trek in to Vancouver from that other side of the Alex Fraser Bridge. But today I treated the Toyota's CD player to … Continue reading The Newt Commute #3: BTO’s “Second Hand” might be their best song ever