Archive for April 7th, 2013

Bryan Adams, Cat Stevens, Dire Straits, ELP, Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney + Others: On Second Thought

Bryan Adams, Cat Stevens, Dire Straits, ELP, Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney + Others: On Second Thought

A look back at some garage-sale finds from Bryan Adams, Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney and others that I wouldn’t have paid full price for when they were new.

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Tony Levin connected with Peter Gabriel, Robert Fripp all at once: ‘The best day I ever had’

Tony Levin and Peter Gabriel have become inextricably linked, something that was underscored by the bassist’s recent appearances on the anniversary tour celebrating 1986’s So. They didn’t have a very auspicious meeting, however. You May Also Like: King Crimson moved far afield on Discipline, but didn’t forget its roots TonyRead More

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Mike Arroyo Jazz Organ Trio – Full Circle (2013)

Hey y’all, it’s Sunday. How about some church music? An inspiring sermon of hymns set to soul jazz is being delivered by the pastor of The BreƱas Community Church in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, and the hymnbook is called Full Circle. You May Also Like: Hall and Oates honored heroesRead More

Steely Dan Sunday, "Fall of '92" (1994)

Steely Dan Sunday, “Fall of ’92” (1994)

There were a few tracks that didn’t make it into the Whack Eleven, and “Fall of ’92,” credited to both Becker and Donald Fagen, was one of them. Musically, it can hang with most any of the approved ones found on 11 Tracks Of Whack You May Also Like: WalterRead More

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Jaimeo Brown – Transcendence (2013)

Jaimeo Brown’s work on the forthcoming Transcendence reflects the stirring continuity of traditions, as Deep South gospel is melded with blues is melded with jazz is melded with rock is melded with hip hop is melded with electronica. You May Also Like: Jaimeo Brown Transcendence – Work Songs (2016) JDRead More

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Bob Wayne on “Til the Wheels Fall Off,” “Blood to Dust” + Others: Gimme Five

Bob Wayne discusses some of our favorite songs from his two Century Media releases, including the first song he ever wrote for the Outlaw Carnies.

Gene Clark - Here Tonight: The White Light Demos (2013)

Gene Clark – Here Tonight: The White Light Demos (2013)

Gene Clark was ever restless, the constant traveler, from his sudden departure after a stirring two-year tenure with the Byrds into solo career that careened from one style to another, to his untimely alcohol-fueled end at just 46. You May Also Like: Gene Clark – Firebyrd (1984): On Second ThoughtRead More