Archive for July 5th, 2013

“Doctor Robert” from ‘Revolver’ (1966): Deep Beatles

“Doctor Robert” from ‘Revolver’ (1966): Deep Beatles

The Beatles recorded their share of mysterious tracks, but the ‘Revolver’ deep cut “Doctor Robert” continues to baffle critics and fans alike.

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Oliva – Raise the Curtain (2013)

If you thought Jon Oliva’s debut solo album would sound like Savatage or Jon Oliva’s Pain, you’ll be disabused of that notion right from the top. The album opens with the title track, which sounds like nothing you’ve ever heard You May Also Like: Archon Angel – ‘Fallen’ (2020) HowRead More

S. Victor Aaron’s Mid-Year Best of 2013 (Fusion Jazz): John Scofield, Rock Candy Funk

S. Victor Aaron’s Mid-Year Best of 2013 (Fusion Jazz): John Scofield, Rock Candy Funk

“Fusion jazz” is one of my favorite genres because it can encompass the intelligent, episodic prog rock of Guapo, forward-thinking world fusion of Maira Marquez or plain fun instrumental music of Rock Candy Funk Party. You May Also Like: Scary Goldings, feat. John Scofield – ‘IV’ (2021) Jack DeJohnette, LarryRead More

Sammy Hagar Songs With Van Halen That Aren’t Terrible: Gimme Five

Sammy Hagar Songs With Van Halen That Aren’t Terrible: Gimme Five

We’d like to make the argument for those times when Sammy Hagar’s edition of Van Halen, affectionately known as Van Hagar, was pretty good.

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The Friday Morning Listen: Bruce Springsteen – Wrecking Ball (2012)