Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, “The Ghost Of Tom Joad” (1995)
It was a new era, not necessarily for Bruce but for me. You May Also Like: Reevaluating Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle’
Archive for September, 2013
Earth Wind and Fire – Now, Then and Forever (2013)
Anyone who smiles while listening to classic Earth Wind and Fire tracks (just try remaining seated during “September”) will thoroughly enjoy the group’s first album in eight years, Now, Then and Forever. You May Also Like: Bluey of Incognito: The Albums That Shaped My Career
Something Else! sneak peek: Geri Allen, “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin'” (2013)
Lots of notable jazz pianists have been making solo piano records lately, and Geri Allen joins the fray Tuesday when she releases her own such album. You May Also Like: Susan Tedeschi’s Varied ‘Back to the River’ Set the Stage for Greatness
Richard X. Heyman – X (2013)
Emitting warmth, honesty and a timeless quality, Richard X. Heyman’s ‘X’ indeed marks the spot!
Steely Dan Sunday, “West Of Hollywood” (2000)
This past summer (2013) there’s been some point and counterpoint on a class of jazz fans called the “jazzbro,” You May Also Like: Steely Dan Sunday: “Paging Audrey [Demo]” (2008)
Streams: Preview the long-awaited remix of Rush’s 2002 reunion project Vapor Trails
Can’t wait for the badly needed — no, really, very badly — remix of Rush’s Vapor Trails? Here are 12 striking audio samples to tide you over until the updated disc arrives You May Also Like: David Crosby, “Amelia” from ‘Sky Trails’ (2017): One Track Mind Metallica’s Remix of “SomeRead More
The Beatles, “You Never Give Me Your Money” from Abbey Road (1969): Deep Beatles
Deep Beatles’ look at the ‘Abbey Road’ a Paul McCartney song sparked by legal and financial woes from the band’s ill-fated venture Apple Corps.
‘I was, like, are you insane?’: Mitch Malloy on winning, then losing, Van Halen frontman job
For a moment in 1996, Mitch Malloy was poised to become Van Halen’s third lead singer. In fact, he was certain he had the job. Then, all of a sudden, Extreme’s Gary Cherone took over instead. You May Also Like: No related posts.
‘That turned into a beautiful little song’: Mike Love remembers the Beach Boys’ emotional deep cut “Only With You”
Featured in a band so closely associated with his brother Brian Wilson’s musical genius, his brother Dennis’ work can be easy to overlook. “Only With You” makes the case for paying closer attention. You May Also Like: Why the Beach Boys’ ‘Sail On, Sailor’ Pointed to So Many Unrealized Triumphs
thedrakeeffect – Acoustica (2013)
A very smart sampler from thedrakeeffect’s new series of discs called The Voyage, this debut effort focuses on acoustic rock tracks – offering a stripped-down take on some of life’s more interesting sideroads You May Also Like: Richard Turgeon, “Better With You” (2022): One Track Mind
