Archive for October, 2013

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Alex Chilton – Electicity by Candlelight (2013)

In a way, this kind of chaos — a darkened stage at the Knitting Factory — was the perfect setting for Alex Chilton, a performer who had made his legend drawing outside the lines. You May Also Like: Ethan Chilton, “Caldera” from ‘The Planets’ (2021): One Track Mind

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Judy Wexler – What I See (2013)

Of all the facets to Judy Wexler, the Los Angeles-based singer, her ability to tell stories stands out the most. Back in 2008, Dreams and Shadows found her evolving her instincts to swing. You May Also Like: Stephen Stills & Judy Collins – ‘Everybody Knows’ (2017) How Billy Joel’s ‘TurnRead More

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The Friday Morning Listen: Wilco – Yankee Hotel Foxtrot (2002)

I don’t know where this came from. I mean, OK, I do know…physically anyway. You May Also Like: Why Neutral Milk Hotel’s ‘In an Aeroplane Over the Sea’ Still Very Much Matters

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Marc Cary Focus Trio – Four Directions (2013)

Calling this CD Four Directions is helpful, because there are so many directions the music on Marc Cary’s his latest album, I’ve lost count. And in this case, that’s a good thing. You May Also Like: Nicholas Payton – ‘Smoke Sessions’ (2021)

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Something Else! sneak peek: Van Morrison, “Into the Mystic [Take 11]” from Moondance Box Set (2013)

As Warner Bros. gets set to release a sprawling five-disc reissue of Van Morrison’s breakthrough Moondance, here’s a chance to hear one of its tastiest extras — an alternate take on “Into the Mystic.” You May Also Like: Pearl Harbor and the Explosions – ‘Pearl Harbor and the Explosions’ (1979;Read More

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Hank Williams III – Brothers of the 4×4 (2013)

When Hank Williams III finally got out from under his contract with Curb Records in 2011, most fans were expecting another album along the order of his landmark Straight to Hell record. You May Also Like: Dave Stryker – ‘Eight Track III’ (2019)

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One Track Mind: Teddy and the Pandas, “Once Upon A Time/Out The Window” (1966)

Here’s one of those singles that, in a perfect world, would have grasped the charts everywhere and transformed Teddy and the Pandas into the big stars they should have been. You May Also Like: The Beatles, “Teddy Boy” (1969): Deep Beatles

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Exclusive stream: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, “It Feels Like Christmas Time” (2013)

Sure, the leaves haven’t even started changing. The morning jackets are still coming off at lunch. But that doesn’t mean Christmas time isn’t just around the corner. Here’s proof You May Also Like: Nate Lepine, “Hennies” from Quartet: Vortices (2016): Something Else! exclusive stream

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Billie Davies – 12 Volt (2013)

The 23rd Annual L.A. Music Awards has recently nominated drummer and bandleader Davies as “Jazz Artist of the Year” for 2013, a mere four years after she set up shop in Los Angeles and made it her home. You May Also Like: No related posts.

Flash featuring Peter Banks - 'In Public' (2013): Something Else! sneak peek

Flash featuring Peter Banks – ‘In Public’ (2013): Something Else! sneak peek

‘In Public’ is live Flash project that co-founding Yes guitarist Peter Banks was working on at the time of his death, completed by George “The Miz” Mizer.