Archive for December, 2013

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Joey Molland’s emotional response to Badfinger critics: ‘You have no idea what went on’

For Joey Molland, continuing forward under the Badfinger banner has been both a blessing and – after all of his other classic-era bandmates died – a curse.

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The Strypes – Snapshot (2013)

At first sight, these guys look like trendsetters, with Beatles-like costumes, mushroom-head hairstyles and, of course, the obligatory sunglasses. They also have prominent fans You May Also Like: Steve Porcaro on Toto’s 2018 U.S. Tour, New Music and the ‘Horror’ of Singing Riverside [Dave Douglas, Chet Doxas, Steve Swallow, JimRead More

S. Victor Aaron’s Top Unreviewed Jazz and Fusion Records of 2013: Ivo Perelman, Frank Rosaly

S. Victor Aaron’s Top Unreviewed Jazz and Fusion Records of 2013: Ivo Perelman, Frank Rosaly

So many great records to rave about…and so little time to rave. Last year I started a new tradition with a “just one more list before we’re done with lists” kind of list. You May Also Like: Ivo Perelman + Arcado String Trio – ‘Deep Resonance’ (2020) Ivo Perelman –Read More

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‘Really, really happy, and thankful’: Adam Lambert gears up for 2014 with live debut

Adam Lambert offered a first-ever live rendition of his recent collaboration with Nile Rodgers and Avicii last night, as a short American tour continues. 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 Sluka,Read More

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Beth Hart, “Baddest Blues” from Where Blues Meets Rock Vol. 9 (2014): One Track Mind

Beth Hart has crafted a reputation for scalding, Joplin-esque barnburners — and you might be expecting “Baddest Blues” to follow suit. Think again. You May Also Like: The Lickerish Quartet, “Bluebird’s Blues” (2020): One Track Mind The Doughboys, “Play With Fire” (2018): One Track Mind How Robben Ford’s ‘The InsideRead More

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Early Boost From Neil Young Came With Strings for Linda Ronstadt: ‘It Was Just Hell’

Linda Ronstadt gained some of her earliest national exposure working with Neil Young, singing backup on 1972’s “Heart of Gold.”

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On Second Thought: Rosanne Cash – Interiors (1990)

A lot of people are good a composing year-end lists. Taking that a step further, a friend asked me and a group of acquaintances to list our favorite 10 CDs of all time You May Also Like: How Johnny Cash Challenged Convention Once Again on ‘American Recordings’ Tom Petty, JohnnyRead More

Keith Emerson opens up on Emerson Lake and Palmer’s ‘Love Beach’: ‘Let’s tell you the truth’

Keith Emerson opens up on Emerson Lake and Palmer’s ‘Love Beach’: ‘Let’s tell you the truth’

Emerson Lake and Palmer’s 1978 album Love Beach has been universally derided for its period-piece yacht-rock cover. Keith Emerson is ready to come to its defense. You May Also Like: Why Emerson Lake and Palmer Almost Ran Aground on ‘Love Beach’ How Emerson Lake and Palmer Found That Amazing ‘BrainRead More

Gimme Five: Worst-ever Original Lineup Kiss Songs

Gimme Five: Worst-ever Original Lineup Kiss Songs

Their recent Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction has a lot of fans romanticizing Kiss’ original lineup. It wasn’t all “Deuce” and “God of Thunder,” however. You May Also Like: How ‘Revenge’ Became Kiss’ Last Gasp of Greatness Kiss – Rock and Roll Over (1976): On Second Thought Kiss,Read More

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‘How are we going to make that work?’: Moment of inspiration sparked a familiar Stax hit

Steve Cropper’s first reaction when Eddie Floyd said he wanted to write something about superstitions was rather circumspect: “Doesn’t Stevie Wonder already have a song about that?” You May Also Like: ‘Written in Their Soul: The Stax Songwriter Demos’ (2023) Yes, That’s Stephen Stills on One of the Bee Gees’Read More