Lou Reed, “Dirty Blvd.” from New York (1989): Almost Hits
A still sadly topical Lou Reed track focusing on the differences between our have and have nots, ‘Dirty Blvd.’ is still one of the most transcendent moments on ‘New York.’
Archive for October, 2013
One Track Mind: Kenny Barron, Gerry Gibbs and Ron Carter, “Promises, Promises” from Thrasher Dream Trio (2013)
A guy with the amount of respect and credentials as a composer, bandleader, arranger and drummer as Gerry Gibbs can more the hold his own in the presence of anybody. You May Also Like: Gerry Gibbs & Thrasher People – Weather Or Not (2017) Dave Douglas with Melvin Gibbs, SimRead More
Velvet Crush – ‘Teenage Symphonies to God’ (1994): Forgotten Series
Having established themselves as a rough-hewn power pop band, Velvet Crush continued in a more refined manner.
One Track Mind: Alestorm, “In the Navy” from Live at the End of the World (2013)
I’m not sure that this shouldn’t be a WTF Wednesday entry instead of a One Track Mind, but Alestorm has a long and sordid history of strange cover songs. You May Also Like: Alestorm – ‘No Grave But the Sea’ (2017) Alestorm – ‘Curse of the Crystal Coconut’ (2020) AlestormRead More
‘Who can sing any song better than Don Henley?’: Inside the convoluted vocal track for the Eagles’ ‘Victim of Love’
Fans will remember the message etched into the vinyl on Side 2 the original Hotel California: “V.O.L. is five-piece live.” But there was one overdub on “Victim of Love,” eventually: The lead vocal. You May Also Like: Songs from the Dearly Departed David Bowie, Eagles, Prince + others: Odd CouplesRead More
‘I contributed a song that means a lot to me’: After celebrated Queen date, Adam Lambert’s new project hits home
Adam Lambert’s initial post-Queen project involves contributing a song to a new documentary called Bridegroom. You May Also Like: Adam Lambert’s Favorite Queen Song Might Surprise You Why You Should Give Queen + Paul Rodgers’ ‘The Cosmos Rocks’ Another Listen The Embrooks – ‘We Who Are’ (2018)
‘He’s a great bass player’: Incredibly, Michael Anthony holds no ill will toward Wolfgang Van Halen
Michael Anthony says he was watching a news conference about the reformation of Van Halen like everyone else when he found out that he’d been replaced by Wolfgang Van Halen You May Also Like: Why Complaints About Van Halen’s ‘A Different Kind of Truth’ Were Overblown How Van Halen’s Jaw-DroppingRead More
Something Else! sneak peek: Chris Biesterfeldt, “Teen Town” from Urban Mandolin (2013)
When Chris Biesterfeldt set out to make the mandolin record which became Urban Mandolin, he used a small combo but outsized ambitions. You May Also Like: The Wood Brothers, “River Takes the Town” from One Drop Of Truth (2018): One Track Mind Jackson Browne, “Shaky Town” from Running on EmptyRead More
Boz Scaggs – The Essential Boz Scaggs (2013)
Join Boz Scaggs as he discusses a few key cuts on the forthcoming two-disc Essential collection from Columbia Legacy — a 32-song set showcasing his timeless alchemy with soul, blues, rock and R&B. You May Also Like: Boz Scaggs + Duane Allman, “Loan Me a Dime” (1969): One Track MindRead More
The Flower Kings – Desolation Rose (2013)
Desolation Rose might have been described as a classic-era throwback, what with the use of reel-to-reel tape and vintage instruments. But the Flower Kings aren’t exploring prog’s typical dreamscape themes. You May Also Like: Bad Company – ‘Desolation Angels’ (1979; 2020 reissue) Tom Brislin, keyboardist with Kansas and Yes: SomethingRead More
