How ‘Stanley Clarke Band Featuring Hiromi’ Recalled a Funky Past
‘Stanley Clarke Band Featuring Hiromi’ reminded us 10 years ago this week that the bassist extraordinaire could still deliver substantial jazz fusion.
On Second Thought
How Elvin Bishop Kept It Seriously Fun on Deep-Fried ‘Red Dog Speaks’
Released 10 years ago today, ‘Red Dog Speaks’ was a tribute to Elvin Bishop’s tool of the trade, a cherry red 1959 Gibson ES-345.
Al Stewart – ‘Year of the Cat’ (1976): On Second Thought
A striking synthesis of folk, classical, pop and rock, ‘Year of the Cat’ deftly demonstrated Al Stewart’s ability to craft literate songs.
The Black Keys Hit Upon the Right Rootsy Mix With ‘Brothers’
With ‘Brothers,’ released 10 years ago today, the blues-loving Black Keys began stirring in the influences of Tony Joe White, Creedence and Crazy Horse.
Why Keith Jarrett’s Reunion With Charlie Haden on ‘Jasmine’ Was So Important
Released 10 years ago today, this intimate LP recalled Keith Jarrett’s overlooked ‘The Melody at Night, With You’ – but with one key difference: Charlie Haden.
Curious About the Ever-Unique James ‘Blood’ Ulmer? Here’s Where to Start
Released 10 years ago today, ‘In and Out’ visited all the touch points that make James ‘Blood’ Ulmer so complex and interesting.
Why Bruce Dickinson’s ‘Tattooed Millionaire’ Keeps Revealing New Layers
Released 30 years ago this week, ‘Tattooed Millionaire’ gave us the chance to learn a little more about Bruce Dickinson’s quirky personality.
On the Joy, and the Pain, of Pete Townshend’s ‘Empty Glass’
Released 40 years ago this month, Pete Townshend’s ‘Empty Glass’ was so intense and bittersweet that, for a while, I didn’t have the strength to revisit it.
How Peter Frampton Reaffirmed His Legend on ‘Thank You Mr. Churchill’
Peter Frampton returned to bread-and-butter straight-ahead rock 10 years ago today on ‘Thank You Mr. Churchill.’ It may as well have been 1976 all over again.
How Anders Osborne Came Into His Own With ‘American Patchwork’
Released a decade ago this week, Anders Osborne’s ‘American Patchwork’ showcased both his rocking and songwriter sides.
