Archive for May, 2012

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'Celestial supersonic textures': Carlos Santana says there are things he still hasn't done on guitar

An upcoming instrumental album from Carlos Santana certainly begs the question: Is there anything he can’t do on guitar? You May Also Like: Santana – Santana IV (2016)

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Randy Hoexter Group – Fromage (2012)

When John Stetch led a piano trio through interpretations of television theme songs on a CD released a few years ago, I was intrigued, and ultimately, charmed, by this originative collection of covers. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Allen Toussaint on Dr. John, the Meters, Ernie K-Doe, the Band, Lee Dorsey: Gimme Five

Allen Toussaint reminisces about his long-standing relationship with the Band, and reveals his true feelings about mothers in law.

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Forgotten series: Travis Shredd and the Good Ol’ Homeboys – 668: The Neighbor of the Beast (1996)

OK. So, by this point in the review, you should know that these guys weren’t serious. Yeah, I know it just started, but come on, look at that album title You May Also Like: Beast in Black – ‘From Hell With Love’ (2019) Pantera – ‘Power Metal’ (1988): Forgotten Series

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Deep Cuts: George Harrison’s ‘Beware of Darkness,’ ‘So Sad,’ ‘Don’t Let Me Wait Too Long,’ others

We were brought back to the late George Harrison this week with the release of Early Takes Volume 1, featuring 10 early outtakes and demos. The truth is, there is still much to discover about his solo work. You say you’ve got a best-of compilation, and this new acoustic offering,Read More

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Allen Toussaint, legendary singer-songwriter and producer: Something Else! Interview

We sat down with Allen Toussaint, fonky pianist, writer and producer of untold hit songs, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and NOLA’s first-chair favorite son.

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Santana, “Angelica Faith” From ‘Shape Shifter’ (2012): One Track Mind

May 15, 2012 will be a day of celebration for Santana fans, and not just the ones who celebrate any new Santana release. After all, his last album Guitar Heaven: The Greatest Guitar Classics of All Time is only a year and a half old. But Shape Shifter, as thisRead More

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Forgotten series: The Raves – Past Perfect Tense (1992)

Judging from the photo gracing the front cover sleeve of “Past Perfect Tense,” one would understandably be inclined to believe the Raves are a Beatles tribute act. You May Also Like: The Poppees – ‘Pop Goes the Anthology’ (2010): Forgotten Series

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Father John Misty – Fear Fun (2012)

Simple one-sentence review: if you love Fleet Foxes, you’ll love Father John Misty’s Fear Fun. It’s pretty much as easy as that because Father John Misty is former Foxes drummer J. Tillman’s new project (and, apparently, persona) You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Something Else! sneak peek: Neil Young and Crazy Horse, "Oh Susannah" (2012)

The initial song from Americana, Neil Young’s upcoming collaboration with Crazy Horse, has emerged: A scalding, feedback-laden take on the traditional track “Oh Susannah.” Check it out here! You May Also Like: No related posts.