Archive for 2012

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Ten Years After – A Space In Time (1971, 2011 Audio Fidelity Remaster)

After 1968’s Undead made them stars in their native UK, Woodstock got them noticed in the USA and Cricklewood Green (1970) gave them a hit with “Love Like A Man,” Ten Years After looked around You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Hot Club of Detroit – Junction (2012)

Jon Irabagon adds a series of new twists, turns and new ideas to the fourth album from Hot Club of Detroit. His arrival, however, signals a period significant change for the Django-inspired gypsy jazz group. You May Also Like: The Hot Club of Philadelphia – ‘Gypsy-Americana’ (2020) Andrew Barker +Read More

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Life, by Keith Richards (2010): Books

I’ve never been a big fan of the Rolling Stones. I like them but don’t love them. My favorite Stones songs are “Jumpin’ Jack Flash,” “Gimme Shelter,” and “Mother’s Little Helper.” You May Also Like: No related posts.

Rickie Lee Jones, "Sympathy for the Devil" (2012): Something Else! Sneak Peek

Rickie Lee Jones, “Sympathy for the Devil” (2012): Something Else! Sneak Peek

Rickie Lee Jones doesn’t approach this with the nervy cocksuredness that we’ve all come to associate with Mick Jagger’s original reading.

Chicago Songs That Suck: Gimme Five

Chicago Songs That Suck: Gimme Five

Remembering the times when Chicago simply didn’t make us smile, the times when we were wishing they weren’t there.

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One Track Mind: Pixel, "Call Me" (2012)

Ornette Coleman used it, and so did Gerry Mulligan. And now, a quartet of Norwegians in their mid-20s is doing it, too. However Pixel, as this Nordic combo is called, isn’t making Harmolodics out of the non-chordal trumpet/sax/standup bass/drums configuration. You May Also Like: Manu Katché – Unstatic (2016)

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The Friday Morning Listen: David Lynch, Alan Splet – Eraserhead (2012)

Everyone has played the “If you had to live without one of your senses…” thought experiment. I can never make up my mind. The link to the external world via our senses is precious You May Also Like: Tracy Chapman Smartly Updated Her Approach on ‘Our Bright Future’ Georgia MancioRead More

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Settle with Sony? Former Journey producer Roy Thomas Baker isn't feeling that way

Former Journey producer Roy Thomas Baker is not only refusing to settle as part of an on-going class-action lawsuit over royalties with Sony, he’s filed a separate suit — to the tune of $1 million. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Vinyl reissues on tap for Buddy Guy's Stone Crazy, Professor Longhair's Crawfish Fiesta

Buddy Guy’s Stone Crazy and Professor Longhair’s Crawfish Fiesta, both out of print for decades, will be remastered for 180-gram vinyl reissues. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Rare cuts from Black Sabbath, Deep Purple round out upcoming 2-disc WhoCares set

A special two-disc set of rarities has been built around last year’s two-song charity project by Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi and Deep Purple’s Ian Gillan. You May Also Like: No related posts.