Archive for January 29th, 2014

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John Simon on the Band, Fixing ‘The Last Waltz’ and Taking Credit: Something Else! Interview

Producer John Simon was intimately involved in the genesis of the Band, emerging with a unique perspective on that era.

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On Second Thought: Lynyrd Skynyrd – One More From The Road (1976)

Although I love going to concerts, I am generally not a big fan of live albums — because in most cases rarely do these collections capture the electricity executed in an onstage environment. You May Also Like: Mystery Discs by Lynyrd Skynyrd, Fleetwood Mac, INXS + others: Gimme Five EltonRead More

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One Track Mind: Neil Young, “Mother Earth” (2014)

It comes as no surprise, of course, that Neil Young’s newest song boasts an environmental theme, considering his focus on Alberta’s tar sands during his recent “Honour The Treaties” tour. You May Also Like: Part of Neil Young’s Creative Process Was Ignoring Bob Dylan Neil Young Set a Solo CourseRead More

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‘A thank you and farewell’: Steven Wilson announces final concert dates with Blackfield

Steven Wilson has announced that a short February tour through Europe will be his last with Blackfield, the prog-pop band he co-counded with Aviv Geffen in 2000. You May Also Like: Blackfield – Blackfield V (2017) Chicago – Chicago II (1970; 2017 Steven Wilson Remix) Gentle Giant – ‘Free HandRead More

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Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe – New Ammo (2014)

Karl Denson’s longtime outfit Tiny Universe has evolved a bit over the past fifteen or so years, but the basic mission has always been to make audiences move. You May Also Like: Joey DeFrancesco, with Pharoah Sanders – ‘In the Key of the Universe’ (2019) Rez Abbasi – Unfiltered UniverseRead More

WTF?! Wednesdays: John Zorn and Thurston Moore, “Jazz Laundromat” (2013)

WTF?! Wednesdays: John Zorn and Thurston Moore, “Jazz Laundromat” (2013)