Archive for September 10th, 2014

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‘It was like a dream’: For the Byrds’ Roger McGuinn, association with Bob Dylan went way past ‘Mr. Tambourine Man’

McGuinn remembers favorite moments from their ’70s collaborations.

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Something Else! sneak peek: Freddy Cole, “My Mother Told Me” from Singing the Blues (2014)

He’s adding intriguing new layers to the age-old idea of blues singing.

1980s ‘Hair Ballads’ That Don’t Suck: Gimme Five

1980s ‘Hair Ballads’ That Don’t Suck: Gimme Five

I bristle when folks dismiss everything from this era as garbage.

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One Track Mind: Paul McCartney, “Hope” from Destiny (2014)

Another shamelessly corny moment – but this time oddly placed.

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‘It’s a very different place to be’: Reinvigorated Robert Fripp takes stage again with a retooled King Crimson

It seems the presence of fresh faces has given Fripp a new spark.

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The Electric Prunes – WaS (2014)

A new release that injects inventive ideas into vintage concepts.

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‘Crazy, beautiful, challenging stuff’: Nils Lofgren stood ready to fill in with Crazy Horse

After a hand injury, Frank “Poncho” Sampedro suggested Lofgren take over.

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Medeski Scofield Martin Wood – Juice (2014)

A prominent acid-jazz trio and an elite guitarist discover each other all over again.