Archive for October, 2015

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Traveling Wilburys, “End of the Line” from Volume One (1989): One Track Mind

The Traveling Wilburys’ debut, released in October 1988, featured a should’ve-been-hit that summed up this all-star amalgam’s enduring charm.

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Salvador Santana, singer-songwriter and keyboardist: Something Else! Interview

Salvador Santana has grown up to be far more than just the son of Carlos Santana – though that’s a role he clearly relishes nevertheless.

Elton John’s unfairly criticized Rock of the Westies deserves another listen

Elton John’s unfairly criticized Rock of the Westies deserves another listen

Economic and simple, Elton John’s ‘Rock of the Westies’ arrived in October 1975 to mixed reviews. In hindsight, however, it’s a fine collection.

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Marbin, “African Shabtay” from Aggressive Hippies (2015): One Track Mind

Not content with the high bar they set for themselves, Marbin raises their game higher still for “African Shabtry” and the new album ‘Aggressive Hippies.’

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Neil Young’s Chrome Dreams II was a smorgasbord highlighted by one epic triumph

‘Chrome Dreams II,’ released Oct. 23, 2007, showcased all of Neil Young’s many sides. A blockbuster 18-minute track brought everything into focus.

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Michael J. McEvoy, multi-instrumentalist and composer: Something Else! Interview

Michael J. McEvoy joins us to discuss working with famous acts like Steve Winwood, how nature sparks his muse and the death of the American dream.

Paul McCartney’s Give My Regards to Broadstreet had one moment that wasn’t awful

Paul McCartney’s Give My Regards to Broadstreet had one moment that wasn’t awful

Tucked away inside the largely avoidable ‘Give My Regards to Broadstreet,’ issued on Oct. 22, 1984, was Paul McCartney’s first real rock song in years.

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Adam Larson – Selective Amnesia (2015)

Adam Larson’s forthcoming ‘Selective Amnesia’ shows maturity, virtuosity and elegance – and does so in just eight songs.

Levon and the Hawks, “He Don’t Love You” (1965): Across the Great Divide

Levon and the Hawks, “He Don’t Love You” (1965): Across the Great Divide

The Band, then known as Levon and the Hawks, released a few forgotten songs before heading to that basement with Bob Dylan. Here’s one of the best.

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Suburban Lawns: Something Else! Interview

Frankie Ennui, Chuck Roast and EJ Emmons join us to discuss the history of Suburban Lawns, a long-overdue reissue and their missing frontwoman.