Archive for February 1st, 2014

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Paul Rodgers – The Royal Sessions (2014)

In a way, The Royal Sessions project is an enraptured testament to soul that Paul Rodgers has always been destined to release. His whiskey-splashed rasp was simply made for this kind of thing You May Also Like: Why You Should Give Queen + Paul Rodgers’ ‘The Cosmos Rocks’ Another ListenRead More

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Forgotten series: Linus and the Losers – Gone (2009)

Based in Sweden, Linus and the Losers make the kind of music “authority figures” once upon a time railed against, believing such sounds turned kids into rebels, criminals, and drug addicts. You May Also Like: Spencer Davis Group – ‘Gluggo’ (1973): Forgotten Series Bill Deal and the Rhondels – VintageRead More

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‘Anybody that has a heart needs to be part of this’: Julian Lennon’s passionate defense of Mother Earth

In the years since his Top 20 platinum debut from 1984, Julian Lennon has expanded his artistic horizons to focus on photography, as well. A thread running through all of it is his advocacy for the environment. You May Also Like: How Julian Lennon Faced It All on ‘Everything Changes’Read More

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Jeff Ballard Trio with Lionel Loueke and Miguel Zenon – Time’s Tales (2014)

Jeff Ballard is best known as Brad Mehldau’s longtime drummer and also one third of the critically acclaimed FLY trio with Mark Turner and Larry Grenadier. You May Also Like: Jeff Ballard – ‘Fairgrounds’ (2019) Dave Holland, Chris Potter, Lionel Loueke, Eric Harland – Aziza (2016) John Scofield – ‘SwallowRead More

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

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