Archive for August, 2013

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Forgotten series: The Standells – The Best Of The Standells (1989)

Formed in 1962, the Standells were seasoned professionals by the time they obtained widespread visiblity. The song that did it for them was “Dirty Water,” which peaked at No. 11 on the national charts You May Also Like: The Cretins, “Haven’t Got a Clue” (2019): One Track Mind

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Steve Gadd – Gadditude (2013)

Though he’s leading a group of fellow veterans from James Taylor’s touring band, Steve Gadd’s 10th solo album couldn’t have less to do with that easy-going singer-songwriter vibe — or any of Gadd’s countless other rock and pop dates. You May Also Like: The Chick Corea + Steve Gadd BandRead More

WTF?! Wednesdays: Meredith Monk, "Unison" (1990)

WTF?! Wednesdays: Meredith Monk, “Unison” (1990)

She’s a composer. She’s a MacDowell Fellow. She’s a choreographer. The fact is, it’s kind of hard to define exactly what Meredith Monk does in a simple phrase. But no matter You May Also Like: Gregory Lewis, with Marc Ribot – Organ Monk Blue (2018) Witch ‘n’ Monk – ‘WitchRead More

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Keith Emerson, Glenn Hughes and Marc Bonilla – The Boys Club, Live From California: The Complete Concert (2013)

An intriguing (though, unfortunately, only partial) collaboration, The Boys Club, Live From California: The Complete Concert has certainly taken a circuitous route — having long appeared as a bootleg You May Also Like: ‘Fanfare For the Uncommon Man: The Official Keith Emerson Tribute Concert’ (2021)

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‘It’s a tricky challenge’: Adam Lambert on bringing his own personality to Queen appearances

For Adam Lambert, appearing with Queen — a band established well before he was born — requires a balancing act between honoring their legend and continuing to reach out to the American Idol finalist’s own fan base. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Deep Cuts: Hall and Oates’ ‘Open All Night,’ ‘Had I Known You Better Then,’ ‘Looking for a Good Sign’

At this point, you’ve heard their hits so many times that spelling “Method of Modern Love” is second nature. Time to dig a little deeper into the heady mixture of folk, R&B and rock that is Hall and Oates. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Fred Hersch and Julian Lage – Free Flying (2013)

Fred Hersch has done plenty of duet albums and plenty of live albums, so perhaps it’s inevitable that the brilliant, reflective pianist would make a live, duet album with a guitarist. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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‘Finding the time, that’s going to be the trick’: Joe Satriani says schedules are holding Chickenfoot back

Both Joe Satriani and Sammy Hagar have new solo albums out. Michael Anthony has been appearing on tour with Hagar, while Chad Smith is doing dates with the Red Hot Chili Peppers. You May Also Like: Joe Satriani’s ‘Is There Love In Space?’ Showcased His Best (and Worst) Impulses

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Gina Kronstadt – Come Over (2013)

In the press release for Gina Kronstadt’s Come Over, it’s revealed that she’s worked with “everyone in the records, TV and film industry.” A scan through her credits reveals that’s the case You May Also Like: Outset – Outset (2016) Harry Beckett – Still Happy (2016)

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‘I always loved that sound’: Allman Brothers Band guitarist Warren Haynes pays tribute to Duane Allman

It’s no accident that the Allman Brothers Band’ Warren Haynes plays a Gibson Les Paul, same as the late Duane Allman — who died in a October 1971 motorcycle accident just as the band went supernova behind At the Fillmore East. You May Also Like: Dickey Betts’ Star Rose asRead More