Archive for October 19th, 2012

by / on October 19, 2012 at 12:42 pm / in One Track Mind, Rock Music, Uncategorized

One Track Mind: Bruce Springsteen, “Forward” (2012)

Bruce Springsteen’s newly unveiled song isn’t going to unseat “This Land Is Your Land,” much less “Youngstown.” But, during a jokey performance at a Ohio rally for President Obama, it’s clear that wasn’t the point anyway.

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by / on October 19, 2012 at 12:11 pm / in Rock Music

‘I hate to break it to you’: Glenn Hughes all but confirms demise of Black Country Communion

Glenn Hughes, the 61-year-old frontman for Black Country Communion, has all but confirmed the the all-star rock amalgam’s breakup — while giving a clearer idea yet about what’s tearing the group asunder.

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by / on October 19, 2012 at 8:32 am / in Pop Music, Rock Music, Uncategorized

Deep Beatles: “Oh! Darling” (1969)

The stereotype stands to this day: John Lennon wrote the rockers, Paul McCartney the love songs. But the Abbey Road track “Oh! Darling” challenged this notion by having McCartney write and sing the blues.

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by / on October 19, 2012 at 7:49 am / in Jazz, Uncategorized, Unsigned Bands

Tim Bedner – Of Light And Shadow (2012)

Some guys play the guitar extremely well and some guys who play the guitar just have great feel. Ottawa, Ontario-based plectrist Tim Bedner is in a special class of guitarists who excel at both.

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by / on October 19, 2012 at 7:11 am / in Forgotten Series, Rock Music, Uncategorized

Forgotten series: Jim Stafford – Jim Stafford (1974)

Jim Stafford’s debut album sported four Top 40 hits both in 1973 and ’74. Unfortunately or fortunately, depending on how you now look at the man and his music, he became more known for his novelty, somewhat goofy tunes

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by / on October 19, 2012 at 6:30 am / in Friday Morning Listen

The Friday Morning Listen: The Mr. T Experience – Everyone’s Entitled to Their Own Opinion (1986)

It’s been a fun and interesting week, both at the Something Else! Headquarters and on the greater Interweb thingie at large.

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