Archive for May 3rd, 2013

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One Track Mind: Jack White, “Love is Blindness” from The Great Gatsby (2013)

While there is an argument to be had about Baz Luhrmann’s temerity in remaking “The Great Gatsby,” you’ll get no such reservations when it comes to Jack White’s scorching version of this U2 deep cut from the forthcoming soundtrack. You May Also Like: Linda and Richard Thompson, “The Great Valerio”Read More

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‘Chickenfoot will want to do a world tour’: Sammy Hagar says Chad Smith’s return will energize the band

Chickenfoot should be ready to reconvene in the fall to record new music, which Sammy Hagar says will be followed by a new tour. This time, however, they won’t be issuing a full-length record. They won’t perform again without drummer Chad Smith, either. You May Also Like: The Smiths’ ‘HowRead More

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‘I’ve done all I can’: Stevie Nicks makes no apologies for delaying start of Fleetwood Mac reunion

This time last year, Mick Fleetwood was openly grousing in the press, saying Fleetwood Mac was ready to reunite — but they were waiting on Stevie Nicks. Now that they’re back together, she makes no apologies. You May Also Like: How Lindsey Buckingham Balanced It All on the Underrated ‘GiftRead More

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Exclusive stream: Carol Duboc, “Telepathy” from Smile (2013)

On Mother’s Day, r&b/jazz singer, songwriter, and yes, mom, Carol Duboc will present in digital form her newest release Smile. You May Also Like: Jeff Lorber Fusion – ‘Space-Time’ (2021) Jeff Lorber Fusion – Prototype (2017) Jeff Lorber Fusion – ‘The Drop’ (2023)

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Jeff Hanneman and Slayer, “Raining Blood” (1986): One Track Mind

Aside from the venerable opening riff of Metallica’s “Master of Puppets,” there may be no more recognizable melody in thrash than the main riff of Slayer’s “Raining Blood,” the sort-of title track of their landmark Reign in Blood album. You May Also Like: Flotsam and Jetsam, “Iron Maiden” from FlotsamRead More

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The Friday Morning Listen: The Smiths – Meat Is Murder (1985)