Preston Frazier’s Mid-Year Best of 2014 (Rock, Pop and Jazz): Simon Phillips, Kere Buchanan, Nathan East, Oz Noy, Judith Owen, Toto
Already, we’ve heard so much great stuff from the Toto family tree of music.
Already, we’ve heard so much great stuff from the Toto family tree of music.
The appeal of this music is its unbiased diversity and lack of set rules.
A career-defining three-EP set, a stirring comeback, another thrilling head scratcher.
The future of jazz looks blindingly bright.
10 early favorites, plus some great stuff to look forward to later this year.
Here are the seven best albums outside of realm of jazz so far in 2014. So says me.
So many great records to rave about…and so little time to rave. Last year I started a new tradition with a “just one more list before we’re done with lists” kind of list. You May Also Like: Ivo Perelman + Arcado String Trio – ‘Deep Resonance’ (2020) Ivo Perelman –Read More
Every one has had their individual say, made their choices, argued the point. Now, it’s time for consensus ruling from the bench: Here is The Official™ Top 10 for 2013 from Something Else! You May Also Like: Black Sabbath – ‘Black Sabbath’ (1970): On Second Thought How Robben Ford’s ‘TheRead More
I certainly don’t claim to be any sort of expert on country music. I’m a metal kid from the sticks who was reintroduced to my country roots through Johnny Cash’s resurgence in the early 1990s. You May Also Like: Shooter Jennings – ‘Shooter’ (2018) How Loretta Lynn Broke the CountryRead More
Any time my year-end list starts with more than 20 candidates, it’s been a pretty metal year for me. That was the case for 2013 You May Also Like: Black Sabbath – ‘Black Sabbath’ (1970): On Second Thought Why Black Sabbath Went Out on a High Note With ’13’ BeastRead More