Archive for November 30th, 2013

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Robert Earl Keen, Jerry Jeff Walker, others – An Unreal Dream: Soundtrack (2013)

A forthcoming documentary promises to retell the story of an innocent Texan unjustly jailed for his wife’s murder. The soundtrack for An Unreal Dream only adds to the tale’s complex story of redemption. You May Also Like: Rhys Chatham – Pythagorean Dream (2016) Joanna Duda – ‘Keen’ (2019) Shai MaestroRead More

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Dagoba – Post Mortem Nihil Est (2013)

Dagoba is that rarest of things: a metal band from France, where Gojira are almost the only ones to have gained international acceptance. Yet this neo-trash and metalcore group has thrived in the land of hip-hop and chanson. You May Also Like: Anti-Mortem, “Old Washita / STFU” (2020): One TrackRead More

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‘I am amazed that it’s lasted’: Reissue projects allowed ELO’s Jeff Lynne to take stock

ELO’s Jeff Lynne has had plenty of time to take stock recently, even as he’s hinted at the completion of some of his first new solo music since his often-overlooked debut Armchair Theatre. You May Also Like: For ELO’s Jeff Lynne, Meeting George Harrison ‘Was Like a Dream Come True’Read More

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On Second Thought: JaR – Scene 29 (2008)

It’s amazing how many artists look back for inspiration while their mentors have moved forward. A good example is the recently reviewed project from the band State Cows called The Second One. You May Also Like: GIG [Randy Goodrum, Dave Innis and Bruce Gaitsch] – Brave New World (2018) AllmanRead More

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One Track Mind: Twae-Left-Feet, “Guess into Frank’s Reel” (2013)

Beginning with a ruminative exploration on the fiddle, the Boston-based Celtic duo Twae-Left-Feet paint an enveloping portrait of old-world charm – before leaping with winking gusto into what might be best described as heel-clicking hootenanny. Meanwhile, Scott Burn’s layered, deeply intriguing work on the tambourine-like bodhran gives the tune bothRead More

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‘We still enjoy what we do’: David Lee Roth confirms work on new Van Halen album

David Lee Roth estimates that the newly reunited Van Halen could be finished writing a new studio album in 18 months, with another tour to follow. You May Also Like: How Van Halen’s Jaw-Dropping First Album Ruined My Sex Life (Again) Why Complaints About Van Halen’s ‘A Different Kind ofRead More

(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny Group, “Airstream” (1979)

(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny Group, “Airstream” (1979)