Archive for May 6th, 2013

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Songs where the Rolling Stones, well, sucked: Gimme Five

Like most fans, we were hoping the Rolling Stones would pull out some deep cuts as they convened to celebrate five decades of debauched rock. What we got, however, was “Emotional Rescue” You May Also Like: How the Rolling Stones Got Their Mojo Back With ‘A Bigger Bang’ Why ‘OutRead More

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Even today, Pattie Boyd can’t choose between Eric Clapton, the Beatles’ George Harrison

As Pattie Boyd talks about old photos of George Harrison and Eric Clapton, she remains — perhaps appropriately, given that she was the inspiration for Clapton’s love-lorn “Layla” — unable to decide which had been more inspirational. You May Also Like: ‘All Things Must Pass Away: Harrison, Clapton, and OtherRead More

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‘I imagine they’re chaffed and miffed’: Despite loving tribute, Steve Hackett still hasn’t spoken to Genesis bandmates

Steve Hackett’s celebrated return to his time with Genesis, both on a hit album and tour, has brought him closer than ever to classic prog-rock songs from the 1970s — but not to his old bandmates. You May Also Like: Steve Hackett, “In the Skeleton Gallery” from The Night SirenRead More

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Mike Pride’s Bacteria To Boys – Birthing Days (2013)

The follow-up to 2010s’ Betweenwhile by Bacteria To Boys involved a transition from Darius Jones to Jon Irabagon in the sax role, but also a transition for its chief, Mike Pride, too. You May Also Like: Three-Layer Cake [Brandon Seabrook, Mike Pride + Mike Watt] – ‘Stove Top’ (2021) JonRead More

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Sam Samudio, with Duane Allman – Sam, Hard And Heavy (1971; 2013 reissue)

This is a first-time CD reissue in any form of Sam The Sham’s fine 1971 solo album, originally released on Atlantic Records and produced by the legendary Tom Dowd at Criteria Studios in Miami You May Also Like: Boz Scaggs + Duane Allman, “Loan Me a Dime” (1969): One TrackRead More

Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, “Roll Of The Dice” (1992)

Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, “Roll Of The Dice” (1992)