Archive for March 12th, 2014

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‘It’s a very logical thing to do’: Queen’s upcoming album of leftovers could include new Adam Lambert songs, too

Before starting a just-announced first-ever North American concert series with Adam Lambert, Queen’s Brian May and Roger Taylor were at work on compiling a second recording featuring leftover tracks from Freddie Mercury — including a memorable collaborative moment with Michael Jackson. You May Also Like: Adam Lambert’s Favorite Queen SongRead More

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Donald Fagen, Michael McDonald and Boz Scaggs – Dukes of September: Live at Lincoln Center (2014)

Donald Fagen, Michael McDonald and Boz Scaggs brought a tractor-trailer’s worth of hits — both as solo artists and with Steely Dan and the Doobie Brothers, respectively — to this setlist. More important, however, was their simpatico sense of musical camaraderie. You May Also Like: Michael McDonald, “Find It InRead More

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‘The rest of the day, you’re confused’: Bruce Springsteen still finds purpose on the stage

Listening to the songs, Bruce Springsteen might present as someone steeled with both determination and a sense of purpose. Actually, he says, doubt surrounds him the same as anyone else — until he takes up the microphone to sing. You May Also Like: Reevaluating Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Wild, the InnocentRead More

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‘Sometimes you’ve got to go out on a blind date’: Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson on the inspiration for a new Gerald Bostock project

Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson didn’t wait for inspiration to strike when getting started on the forthcoming solo album Homo Erraticus. In fact, he made an appointment with it. You May Also Like: Jethro Tull – ‘The Zealot Gene’ (2022) How Jethro Tull’s Prog Parody ‘Thick As a Brick’ Instead BecameRead More

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Digital Primitives – Lipsomuch/Soul Searching (2014)

It’s easy to think of a “groove” as having certain kind of chord changes, played by certain kind of instruments and even having certain kind of beats. You May Also Like: Brandon Seabrook, Cooper-Moore + Gerald Cleaver – ‘In the Swarm’ (2022) 85bears – ’85bears’ (2020) Chicken Diamond – TheRead More

Wings’ Denny Laine on Working With Paul McCartney Again: ‘That’s Never Come Up’

Wings’ Denny Laine on Working With Paul McCartney Again: ‘That’s Never Come Up’

Denny Laine says he and ex-bandmate Paul McCartney talk often – though not about collaborating.

WTF?! Wednesdays: Bartholomäus Traubeck, “Years” (2012)

WTF?! Wednesdays: Bartholomäus Traubeck, “Years” (2012)