Archive for November, 2018

Chicago, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” (2003): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” (2003): Saturdays in the Park

Bill Champlin and Chicago gave “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” the breath of fresh air needed to make this over-exposed holiday classic listenable again.

The Allman Brothers Band’s Ubiquitous ‘Whipping Post’: One Track Mind

The Allman Brothers Band’s Ubiquitous ‘Whipping Post’: One Track Mind

The Allman Brothers Band’s half century-old song about timeless heartache and the drowning of one’s sorrows has captured the blues-rocking imagination of a new generation.

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Ryan A. Miller – ‘Atrophy Torque Fly’ (2018)

Ryan A. Miller’s ‘Atrophy Torque Fly’ thrives in its uniqueness.

Toto, “Blackeye” from ‘Tambu’ (1995): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Blackeye” from ‘Tambu’ (1995): Toto Tuesdays

“Blackeye,” a bonus cut from Toto’s ‘Tambu’ era, sounds as if it was intended for a Tina Turner album.

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Peter Brotzmann + Heather Leigh – ‘Sparrow Nights’ (2018)

There is a deep understanding here between Peter Brotzmann and Heather Leigh, even more so than on their previous collaboration.

Chicago, “Love Was New” from ‘Hot Streets’ (1978): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Love Was New” from ‘Hot Streets’ (1978): Saturdays in the Park

There are two available versions of Chicago’s “Love Was New,” one featuring Robert Lamm singing and another with Donnie Dacus. Which one was better?

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David Dominique – ‘Mask’ (2018)

David Dominique shows a creative zeal for using traditional jazz as a springboard into the abyss, much as Mingus, Kirk and Lacy did.

‘A Life in Yes: The Chris Squire Tribute’ (2018)

‘A Life in Yes: The Chris Squire Tribute’ (2018)

‘A Life in Yes: The Chris Squire Tribute’ was conceived, produced, recorded and mixed by Squire’s friend and hand-picked replacement Billy Sherwood.

Tom Petty, Bob Dylan and Joe Strummer: The Singers and the Songs

Tom Petty, Bob Dylan and Joe Strummer: The Singers and the Songs

A look inside Tom Petty’s ‘An American Treasure,’ Bob Dylan’s ‘More Blood, More Tracks: The Bootleg Series Vol. 14’ and ‘Joe Strummer 001.’

Yes, “Be the One” from ‘Keys to Ascension’ (1996): YESterdays

Yes, “Be the One” from ‘Keys to Ascension’ (1996): YESterdays

“Be the One” was a strong start to what should have been the opening song for a new Yes studio album.