Eric Clapton – Slowhand at 70 (2015)
‘Slowhand at 70’ finds Eric Clapton reflecting on a storied past, yet his still-powerful artistry places the guitarist firmly in the present.
Something Else!
Danzig – Skeletons (2015)
Glenn Danzig has a pretty good history with covers, and ‘Skeletons’ makes a direct reference to that with another Elvis Presley song.
Joe Bonamassa, “Christmas Boogie” (2015): One Track Mind
Got the Christmas blues, or just want some blues for Christmas? Either way, Joe Bonamassa’s got ya’ covered.
Bad Company vs. Foreigner: Odd Couples
A deeper dive actually finds more similarities than you might expect between Bad Company and Foreigner.
Jeremy Udden and Nicolas Moreaux – Belleville Project (2015)
With a kindred soul in Nicolas Moreaux as Jeremy Udden’s musical partner, ‘Belleville Project’ is a record made by two people but one, prolific mind.
Yes, “Perpetual Change” from The Yes Album (1971): YESterdays
Yes’ “Perpetual Change” is a wonder of polyrhythms, poetic lyrics, tight harmonies, elegant keys and sometimes melodic, always innovative guitar.
Metallic Taste Of Blood – Doctoring The Dead (2015)
The perfect pairing of Eraldo Bernocchi with Colin Edwin makes ‘Doctoring The Dead’ well worth this second helping of Metallic Taste of Blood.
‘You’ve Heard These Hands,’ by Don Randi (2015): Books
Keyboard player Don Randi takes us deeper into the often-overlooked world of those talented sidemen known as the Wrecking Crew.
Bizingas – Eggs Up High (2015)
Never out of ideas or ways for his band of super avanteers to exploit them, Brian Drye does it again. ‘Eggs Up High’ keeps the Bizingas’ creative zeal going strong.
Los Lobos, Patrick Moraz, Geoff Downes + others: Preston Frazier’s Five Recommended Stocking Stuffer CDs
A pair of musicians with Yes affiliations are among Preston Frazier’s recommendations for Best of 2015 gift ideas.
