Joni Mitchell’s ‘Dry Cleaner From Des Moines,’ ‘Crazy Cries of Love’ + Others: Gimme Five
Here’s a look back at a handful of gems from Joni Mitchell, including an intriguing demo from the 50th anniversary reissue package for 1971’s ‘Blue.’
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James McMurtry – ‘The Horses and the Hounds’ (2021)
Wisdom flows like the Mississippi River through James McMurtry’s brilliant new album. It’s Bob Dylan, without the metaphor.
Joni Mitchell – ‘Chalk Mark in a Rain Storm’ (1988): On Second Thought
Fans often overlook Joni Mitchell’s Geffen-era albums. Too bad, as this one is another jewel in her musical crown.
Gerycz / Powers / Rolin, “Rotations” from ‘Lamplighter’ (2021): Something Else! Sneak Peek
“Rotations” is the trance-like advance single from Gerycz / Powers / Rolin’s strangely alluring pysch-folk LP, ‘Lamplighter.’
Ross Hammond and Kevin Corcoran – ‘Music For Lighthouses 2’ (2021)
Pastoral psychedelic drones are the order of the day with Ross Hammond and Kevin Corcoran’s ‘Music For Lighthouses 2,’ minimalist renderings using Delta bluesmen tools of trade as a foundation.
Tall Tall Trees via Heist TV: Shows I’ll Never Forget
Tall Tall Trees’ terrific set for Heist TV made me look forward to a time when I can see live music again. For now, this will do just fine.
Tony Joe White, “Smoke From the Chimney” (2021): Something Else! sneak peek
The reflective “Smoke From the Chimney” is an advance single from the late Tony Joe White’s upcoming Dan Auerbach-produced album.
Luke Sellick and Andrew Renfroe, “Tell Me Why” (2020): Something Else! Video Premiere
Here is a video premiere of the Neil Young cover “Tell Me Why” from the album ‘Small Vacation’ by bass/guitar duo Luke Sellick and Andrew Renfroe.
Henrik Cederblom – ‘Zobop’ (2020)
A melodic hybrid of Swedish folk/jazz-rock, Henrik Cederblom’s ‘Zobop’ serves as a much-needed musical life jacket.
Phil Ochs – ‘The Best of the Rest: Rare and Unreleased Recordings’ (2020)
Phil Ochs’ trenchant, evocative and sometimes amusing insights into corruption and hypocrisy are even more relevant now than they were in the ’60s.
