Archive for January 24th, 2014

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Rachel Ana Dobken – The Church Street Demo (2014)

Recorded almost entirely alone, from the guitars and drums to “foot-tapping, some piano,” Rachel Ana Dobken’s Church Street Demo is quiet but assertive, spacious but filled with resonant moments. You May Also Like: Mickey Stephens and the Poor Blue – Wasteground (2018) The Baron Four – Silvaticus (2017) The 1957Read More

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Jackson C. Frank – Jackson C. Frank (1965; 2014 reissue)

Whatever god dreamed up Jackson C. Frank’s fate must have been in a pretty morbid mood. You May Also Like: Jackson Browne’s “Lawless Avenues,” “Which Side?” + Others: Deep Cuts The Beatles, “I’m Looking Through You” from ‘Rubber Soul’ (1965): Deep Beatles David Philips, “Home” from Winter (2017): Something Else!Read More

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Toto’s Steve Lukather on departure of drummer Simon Phillips: ‘Sometimes change is good’

A standard news release announcing Toto’s long-awaited new studio project, as well as a forthcoming tour, had a shocking piece of news embedded inside: Drummer Simon Phillips is departing. Now Steve Lukather is commenting. You May Also Like: Steve Lukather, “When I See You Again” from ‘Bridges’ (2023): One TrackRead More

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Warren Zevon – Transverse City (1989): On Second Thought

Warren Zevon was in an innovative mood, and found willing co-conspirators in producers Duncan Aldrich and Andy Slater.

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Jim Clayton – Songs My Daughter Knows (2013)

A musical scrapbook for pianist Jim Clayton’s child, who had not yet hit the ripe old age of three at the time of recording, Songs My Daughter Knows is a refreshing and moving jazz record. You May Also Like: New Orleans at 300: In Search of Jazz Dr. John’s angerRead More

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‘We were surprised’: After late add, Red Hot Chili Peppers plan to take on rock classic for Super Bowl

Now that the Red Hot Chili Peppers have gotten over the shock of becoming a last-second addition to the Super Bowl halftime show, Chad Smith says they’re working up a very special classic-rock cover. You May Also Like: Storm Thorgerson and the Art of Musical Visualization Rock and Roll Music,Read More

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‘He really couldn’t play’: Elliott Landy remembers hypnotizing night for the Band’s Robbie Robertson

Photographer Elliott Landy followed the Band in its early days, both through signature moments like the album-cover shoot for their sophomore self-titled album and in smaller moments away from the spotlight. You May Also Like: A Legacy Reclaimed: Robbie Robertson and the Band How Robbie Robertson Changed Bob Dylan ForeverRead More

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The Friday Morning Listen: Wire – Change Becomes Us (2013)