Archive for October 19th, 2012

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One Track Mind: Bruce Springsteen, “Forward” (2012)

Bruce Springsteen’s newly unveiled song isn’t going to unseat “This Land Is Your Land,” much less “Youngstown.” But, during a jokey performance at a Ohio rally for President Obama, it’s clear that wasn’t the point anyway. You May Also Like: Bruce Springsteen – ‘The Ghost of Tom Joad’ (1995): GimmeRead More

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‘I hate to break it to you’: Glenn Hughes all but confirms demise of Black Country Communion

Glenn Hughes, the 61-year-old frontman for Black Country Communion, has all but confirmed the the all-star rock amalgam’s breakup — while giving a clearer idea yet about what’s tearing the group asunder. You May Also Like: How Black Country Communion’s Debut Brought Back ’70s-Style Hard Rock Derek Sherinian – ‘Vortex’Read More

The Beatles, "Oh! Darling" from Abbey Road (1969): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “Oh! Darling” from Abbey Road (1969): Deep Beatles

The stereotype stands to this day: John Lennon wrote the rockers, Paul McCartney the love songs. But the Abbey Road track “Oh! Darling” challenged this notion by having McCartney write and sing the blues. You May Also Like: The Beatles’ Abbey Road wasn’t just a showcase for Paul McCartney TheRead More

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Tim Bedner – Of Light And Shadow (2012)

Some guys play the guitar extremely well and some guys who play the guitar just have great feel. Ottawa, Ontario-based plectrist Tim Bedner is in a special class of guitarists who excel at both. A summa cum laude Berklee grad and instructor at Carleton University, Bedner’s educational pursuits (he alsoRead More

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Forgotten series: Jim Stafford – Jim Stafford (1974)

Jim Stafford’s debut album sported four Top 40 hits both in 1973 and ’74. Unfortunately or fortunately, depending on how you now look at the man and his music, he became more known for his novelty, somewhat goofy tunes You May Also Like: Kyte – ‘Kyte’ (2009): Forgotten Series JoRead More

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The Friday Morning Listen: The Mr. T Experience – Everyone’s Entitled to Their Own Opinion (1986)

It’s been a fun and interesting week, both at the Something Else! Headquarters and on the greater Interweb thingie at large. You May Also Like: The Monkees once tricked critics into giving them a fair hearing: ‘It’s so funny’ The Near Jazz Experience with Adrian Sherwood – ‘Afloat in Dub’Read More