Van Morrison – Born to Sing: No Plan B (2012)
Recorded live in the studio with a core six-piece band, Morrison’s 34th album — and his return to Blue Note — perhaps unsurprisingly has a jazzier atmosphere You May Also Like: No related posts.
Archive for September, 2012
'He just continues to get better': Journey's Neal Schon reconnects with former bandmate Steve Smith
For years, Journey fans have hoped for a reunion between Neal Schon and Steve Perry. Maybe they were pushing for the wrong Steve from the band’s best-known recordings. You May Also Like: No related posts.
An 'incredible moment': Yoko Ono on her new collaboration with Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore
For Yoko Ono, who came to fame in the U.S. for offbeat art installations and outsider events like bed-ins, there was a kindred spirit to be found in Thurston Moore and Kim Gordon. You May Also Like: The ‘Mind Games’ Song That Pointed to John Lennon’s Reunion With Yoko Ono
Steely Dan Sunday: “Trans-Island Highway” (1993)
Steely Dan’s Donald Fagen has never made a bad solo album, but in the pecking order of quality, ‘Kamakiriad’ is his weakest effort.
Neil Young, the Sadies and Garth Hudson, “This Wheel’s On Fire” (2012): One Track Mind
Garth Hudson’s update of “This Wheel’s On Fire” shows how the Band’s music could be just as dangerous as it could be contemplative.
Rush, September 28, 2012: Shows I’ll Never Forget
Well, I never thought I’d ever say this, but — I finally saw Rush.
One Track Mind: Euge Groove, "Knock! Knock! Who's There?" (2012)
Steven Eugene Grove aka Euge Groove, is a sax player who I see as the spiritual heir to the late George Howard You May Also Like: Evan Parker + Matthew Shipp – ‘Leonine Aspects’ (2021)
Donny McCaslin – Casting For Gravity (2012)
Perpetual Motion was Donny McCaslin’s big change of direction record, one which brought him a bevy of accolades last year, and rightly so, for a successful transition from the acoustic format to one that intelligently blends acoustic with electronic sonorities. You May Also Like: Donny McCaslin – ‘Blow’ (2018)
Steven Wilson – Get All You Deserve (2012)
Get All You Deserve, the just-released concert DVD from Steven Wilson, showcases a live performer coming into his own, even as it provides a brief glimpse into his forthcoming new solo release. You May Also Like: Chicago – Chicago II (1970; 2017 Steven Wilson Remix)
Diana Krall – Glad Rag Doll (2012)
From its vampy cover image to titles like “There Ain’t No Sweet Man that’s Worth the Salt of My Tears,” this album has the look and feel of a liberated woman pushing back — and hard — against convention. You May Also Like: Diana Krall’s Sweetly Erotic ‘Quiet Nights’ WasRead More
