Singles Going Steady - by Steve Reynolds
Usually by this time of the year I'll have a list of 20 albums that rise above the rest. 2002 hasn't approached that total yet, but there are a few discs worth highlighting. So here's a look at WAX BUILDUP's mid-year Top 10 (pictured: Jay Bennett and Edward Burch).

Singles Going Steady (June 13, 2002)
The beginning of summer signifies the start of another season - singles season. And a perfect time to check out what tunes will likely ingrain themselves into our skulls in the summer of 2002. read it

Let's Hear The Gentlemen , Please (April 11, 2002)
The power of The Gentlemen is so strong that they've captured a wide cross-section of celebrity fans, all of whom have sung the group's praises. So what you're probably asking yourself right now is, "who the heck are these guys?" We at Wax Buildup are here to tell you who they are, and why they're one of the best bands in America. read it

Look Ma, I'm Multi-entertaining! (March 6, 2002)
Since the day Elvis sold his soul to Col. Tom Parker and appeared on screen in Love Me Tender, rock stars have tried to become movie stars. In 2002 two musicians returned to their first love with great success, while one "singer" tried to make the leap to the big screen. read it

I'd Like To Thank God, Part 2 (February 28, 2002)
Post-Grammy time...and time to bask in the glory (and take our lumps) for the Wax Buildup Grammy predictions. See how we did. read it

I'd Like To Thank God, Part 1 (February 22, 2002)
It's that time of year again; a time when memories of Tony Bennett winning Album of the Year for an unplugged album, Jethro Tull grabbing the award for Best Heavy Metal Performance and Milli Vanilli receiving (and returning) their Best New Artist mantelpieces give me a nasty case of diverticulitus. Yup, it's Grammy time. Read the Wax Buildup predictions. read it

What To Do For '02 (January 11, 2002)
The beginning of each year is an interesting time in the music world, as new artists and smaller-yet-established acts get a chance to shine before the heavyweights return in the spring. In that spirit, we looked at five albums worth investigating while you wait for the baseball season to begin. read it

New York City, Just Like I Pictured It (December 15, 2001)
2001 was a rough year on the city of New York, and music was one of the first things to help start the healing process for the Big Apple. At Wax Buildup we took a break from the star-studded tribute shows to look at new records from bands that slugged it out through the New York club scene to get the chance to make an album. read it

Welcome Back, Old Friend (May 5, 2001)
Good news from the alterna-stars of decades past. The first part of the new year has seen great new releases from The Minus 5, Young Fresh Fellows, Lloyd Cole and more. read it

The Wilco Roundup (March 5, 2001)
Wilco has always kept busy with their own albums, as well as numerous side projects. Steve Reynolds brings it all together "The Wilco Roundup." read it

This Column Goes To Eleven (January 31, 2001)
Every band can come up with a moment in their career that seems like an outtake from This Is Spinal Tap. Read how Tap made suffering through the first year of this century that much easier. more

Most Prolific Band of 2000 (December 21, 2000)
The Figgs had a busy 2000, releasing their multiple brands of power-pop and rock on EP, LP and CD. Find out which is which...and no, they have no relation to Figgle. more

Let Me Take a Solo (November 1, 2000)
If there were a book of rock cliches, "I Feel the Need to Go Solo" would be in the Top 10. Steve Reynolds covers a recent crop of solo releases from other-known artists. more

Hey, Look at My Career (October 9, 2000)
"Hey, Look at My Career" examines a slew of greatest hits releases from the world of "modern rock." more