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John Borack

@popdudeJB

Music journalist, drummer, dad

 California
Joined May 2010
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50% OFF The Beatles 100: 100 Pivotal Moments in Beatles History audiobooks.com/promotions/pr…
The Beatles 100: 100 Pivotal Moments in Beatles History

The Beatles 100: 100 Pivotal Moments in Beatles History

Was John Lennon meeting Paul McCartney more significant than John Lennon meeting Yoko Ono? Rubber Soul or Revolver? Which Wings album was Paul McCartney's solo pinnacle? In 100 brief chapters, John...

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My review of the new reissue of Paul McCartney and Wings’ classic “Band on the Run” album—featuring a disc’s worth of new “underdubbed” mixes—is available for your perusal on Goldmine Magazine’s website. @PaulMcCartney @Goldmine_mag goldminemag.com/reviews/50th…
50th Anniversary release of Wings’ 'Band on the Run' differs from predecessors in unique way

50th Anniversary release of Wings’ 'Band on the Run' differs from predecessors in unique way

Celebrating Paul McCartney & Wings’ 'Band on the Run' at 50

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Eric Carmen’s music meant a lot to me and many of my friends, so I felt the need to write something to honor his memory. goldminemag.com/news/rip-eri… @Goldmine_mag
RIP Eric Carmen: An archival interview from 2014 and 10 of his "must hear" songs

RIP Eric Carmen: An archival interview from 2014 and 10 of his "must hear" songs

An appreciation of the former leader of Raspberries and hitmaking solo artist

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My in-depth look at the recent "Beatles 1962-1966" and "Beatles 1967-1970" reissues (aka the Red and Blue albums) is now up on Goldmine magazine's website. @thebeatles @Goldmine_mag @PaulMcCartney @johnlennon @ringostarrmusic @GeorgeHarrison goldminemag.com/reviews/beat…
The Beatles "1962-1966” and "1967-1970” wonderful in comparison to previous versions

The Beatles "1962-1966” and "1967-1970” wonderful in comparison to previous versions

A look at the 50th anniversary releases

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“It’s the greatest band ever, it’s the greatest music ever and I don’t think that’ll ever change." "They're omnipresent, they're everywhere - their music will never die." Author John Borack reacts to the Beatles final track ‘Now and Then.’ @petercardwell
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My latest piece for @Goldmine_mag is an in-depth look at the musical magic created by the late Dwight Twilley. goldminemag.com/obituaries-n…
Remembering Dwight Twilley with a cherished look at his top album releases

Remembering Dwight Twilley with a cherished look at his top album releases

A look at the late power pop icon's major label album releases

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Thanks to the folks at CanvasRebel for the invitation to be interviewed about some of the stuff I do and why I do it (and thanks to whomever recommended me). canvasrebel.com/meet-john-bo… – at Santa Ana, CA

Meet John Borack

We were lucky to catch up with John Borack recently and have shared our conversation below. Alright, John thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. We’d love to...

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⚾️ Immaculate Grid 164 9/9: Rarity: 24 IMMACULATE! 🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩 Play at: immaculategrid.com @immaculategrid x @baseball_ref – at Santa Ana, CA
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My latest column for @Goldmine_mag features reviews of recent vinyl releases by @mcrenshaw @TamarBerk @RollingStones and a @jemrecordings Ray Davies tribute. goldminemag.com/columns/top-… – at Santa Ana, CA
Top power pop vinyl of Dwight Twilley, Marshall Crenshaw, Rolling Stones, more

Top power pop vinyl of Dwight Twilley, Marshall Crenshaw, Rolling Stones, more

Find out more about releases by Dwight Twilley, Marshall Crenshaw, Tamar Berk, The Rolling Stones, and a tribute to the Kinks' Ray Davies.

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My review of a new tribute disc to the Beatles’ “Abbey Road” LP is available for your perusal on Goldmine Magazine’s website. goldminemag.com/columns/abbe… – at Huntington Beach, CA
'Abbey Road Reimagined' tribute wildly diverse

'Abbey Road Reimagined' tribute wildly diverse

A wildly diverse slate of artists pay tribute to the Fab Four opus with wildly diverse results,

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My latest piece for Goldmine Magazine is a review of the impressive debut album by Robin Taylor Zander. If that name sounds familiar, well, it should: RTZ is the son of Cheap Trick lead vocalist Robin Zander. @Goldmine_mag @cheaptrick goldminemag.com/reviews/robi…
Robin Taylor Zander 'The Distance' represents impressive first step

Robin Taylor Zander 'The Distance' represents impressive first step

Robin Taylor Zander (aka RTZ) steps out for his solo debut, 'The Distance,' the initial release on producer Jack Douglas’s Confidential Records imprint.

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Hey, there's this really cool podcast called "1,000 Greatest Misses" where they discuss great songs from the past that too few people know about. I was honored to be their first-ever guest and chat about some rare power pop gems from the '70s and '80s. 1000greatestmisses.buzzsprou…
21: Songs 101-105 with guest John Borack (Attention, The Patriots,...

21: Songs 101-105 with guest John Borack (Attention, The Patriots,...

We welcome our first guest, John Borack - musician, journalist and author of The Beatles 100 and Shake Some Action 2.0  - and feature five songs from John's collection by Attention, The Patriots, The...

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My Goldmine Magazine review of the recent Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band concert in Long Beach, CA: goldminemag.com/columns/conc… @ringostarrmusic @SteveLukather4 @ColinHay @greggbissonette – at Huntington Beach, CA
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band have comfortably morphed into “the act you’ve known for all these...

Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band have comfortably morphed into “the act you’ve known for all these...

When "The Act You've Known for All These Years" rocked Long Beach, CA, this year, it was proof of a well-oiled machine.

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"A live-in-the-studio album is a nice add-on to 2022’s 'The Boy Named If' longplay release." - @Goldmine_mag goldminemag.com/reviews/elvi…
Elvis Costello 'Alive at Memphis Magnetic' bolsters 'The Boy Named If' LP

Elvis Costello 'Alive at Memphis Magnetic' bolsters 'The Boy Named If' LP

A live-in-the-studio album is a nice add-on to 2022’s 'The Boy Named If' longplay release.

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My latest reviews for @Goldmine_mag goldminemag.com/columns/powe… @OmnivoreRecords @TamarBerk – at Santa Ana, CA
Power Pop album reviews of Steve Stoeckel, NRBQ, Tamar Berk and others

Power Pop album reviews of Steve Stoeckel, NRBQ, Tamar Berk and others

John M. Borack's Power Pop Plus column reviews releases by Steve Stoeckel, NRBQ, Tamar Berk and more.

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My review of this very cool, digital-only live @ElvisCostello album is up now on @Goldmine Magazine’s website. goldminemag.com/reviews/elvi… – at Huntington Beach, CA
Elvis Costello 'Alive at Memphis Magnetic' bolsters 'The Boy Named If' LP

Elvis Costello 'Alive at Memphis Magnetic' bolsters 'The Boy Named If' LP

A live-in-the-studio album is a nice add-on to 2022’s 'The Boy Named If' longplay release.

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Here’s my review of the @PaulMcCartney Singles Box for @Goldmine_mag . goldminemag.com/reviews/the-… – at Fountain Valley, CA
The Paul McCartney 7” Singles Box is a once-in-a-lifetime release

The Paul McCartney 7” Singles Box is a once-in-a-lifetime release

There's a reason why the legendary Beatle's 7” Singles Box set was a highly prized collectible: it's a gem and should be treated as one.

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Goldmine Magazine’s December/January issue, available now, features @TheBeatles on the cover and #TheBeatlesRevolver Special Edition features inside. @Goldmine_mag goldminemag.com/reviews/bigg…
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Huge thanks to the most excellent "Sweet Sweet Music" blog for interviewing me about the new compilation I've produced for SpyderPop Records: "We All Shine On: Celebrating the Music of 1970." Read all about it! sweetsweetmusicblog.com/2022… – at Fountain Valley, CA
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Dang, it’s been so crazy busy I almost forgot to post about this: The Armoires will be playing our first show in more than two years TONIGHT at a groovy little club in Santa Monica called Trip. It’s gonna be a blast! – at Fountain Valley, CA
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