Archive for June, 2013

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Cory Linden – Based on a True Story (2013)

Cory Linden wears his radio-friendly influences on his sleeve, but the Florida-born, Ohio-raised singer-songwriter isn’t afraid to cuff them around a little in the service of a song. Based on a True Story is at his best when he mixes it up like that. “Hold On (To Whatcha Got)” setsRead More

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Countdown 5, “Shaka Shaka Na Na / Money Man” (1969): One Track Mind

Punching in as the Countdown 5’s final effort, “Shaka Shaka Na Na / Money Man” captured the band going out with a bang!

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Robert Walter’s 20th Congress – Get Thy Bearings (2013)

Robert Walter has been going back and forth between his two main acid jazz projects the Greyboy Allstars and his 20th Congress since the 90s, but 2013 is the year when both worlds collided. You May Also Like: Robert Walter’s 20th Congress – ‘Spacesuit’ (2018) WRD (Robert Walter, Eddie Roberts,Read More

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The Friday Morning Listen: Supersuckers – All Songs Sound the Same (1992)

It isn’t often that I hear the words of my parents coming out of my mouth. Actually, it isn’t even something that I particularly dread. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Something Else! sneak peek: Crowded House, “Only Way To Go is Forwards” (2008, previously unreleased)

Neal Finn is streaming a previously unreleased song called “Only Way to Go is Forwards” on his web site, giving fans a long-hoped-for chance to hear new music from Crowded House. You May Also Like: How I Finally Came to Love Crowded House’s Underrated ‘Time On Earth’

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Ode to Omni – October’s Fire (2013)

The Philadelphia music scene has long been known for its vibrancy, eclecticism, and musical edge. Nearly two years ago, drummer and Philly native Marcus Myers suffered an accident that forced him to take a break from playing You May Also Like: Nick Millevoi – ‘Streets of Philadelphia’ (2020)

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‘They just get fed up with me’: Long-time leader Chris Squire explains Yes’ ever-shifting lineups

Over its many eras, Yes has boasted no fewer than 17 regular working members, with bassist Chris Squire as the only one to appear in each incarnation. He says he has a theory on why. You May Also Like: Billy Sherwood Talks #Yes50, ‘Topographic Drama’ and a Tribute to ChrisRead More

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Watermelon Slim and the Workers – Bull Goose Rooster (2013)

A Vietnam War vet, a truck driver, painter, watermelon farmer, writer, small time criminal, a thrice-degreed scholar, a regular Blues Music Awards nominee, winner of multiple blues Album of the Year awards, and, oh, a former member of MENSA. You May Also Like: Mike Zito – First Class Life (2018)Read More

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Ian Anderson, of Jethro Tull: Something Else! Interview

Ian Anderson discusses return to a legendary character from the Jethro Tull discography, and the prospects of working with long-time Tull collaborator Martin Barre again.

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‘Don’t worry: Porcupine Tree will return’: Despite slew of solo projects, Gavin Harrison remains upbeat

As Steven Wilson continues to focus exclusively on his solo career, questions about the future of Porcupine Tree remain. Drummer Gavin Harrison has his own tandem projects too, but still insists the band isn’t over. You May Also Like: No related posts.