Archive for November 17th, 2013

Vinyl

The Rolling Stones – Sweet Summer Sun: Hyde Park Live (2013)

There would be no poetry this time, some 44 years after the Rolling Stones last took the stage at London’s Hyde Park. Back then, in 1969, they were eulogizing Brian Jones, then just two days dead. You May Also Like: Bill Wyman has no regrets about leaving the Rolling Stones:Read More

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Katayoun Goudarzi and Shujaat Husain Khan – Spring (2013)

That the poetry of Persian poet Rumi still matters today goes without saying. The Sufi saint’s words have inspired generations of musicians, writers, vocalists, and even philosophers the world over. You May Also Like: Reza Khan – ‘Imaginary Road’ (2021) Santana will complete new reunion album this spring: ‘Like puttingRead More

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Nightwish – Showtime, Storytime (2013)

I’ll make a confession at the top of this review that will invalidate my opinion in the eyes of many Nightwish fans, but I didn’t really like the band with Tarja Turunen. You May Also Like: Aerosmith – ‘1971: The Road Starts Hear’ (2022) Gloryhammer, “Fly Away” (2022): One TrackRead More

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Eric DiVito – The Second Time Around (2013)

Ace straight-ahead jazz guitar player Eric DiVito didn’t make a record until his 30s but he seems intent on catching up. You May Also Like: Cassandra Wilson’s slow-starting Loverly didn’t take her usual risks Eric Carmen – ‘Eric Carmen’ (1975): On Second Thought

Boston - Life, Love and Hope (2013)

Boston – Life, Love and Hope (2013)

The incredible perfectionism that went into Boston’s self-titled debut album back in 1976 amazed the ears of the general rock and pop fan base as well as most music critics everywhere. You May Also Like: How Boston Said Goodbye to Brad Delp on ‘Life Love and Hope’ Boston’s Tom ScholzRead More

Steely Dan Sunday, "The Steely Dan Show" (2000, unreleased)

Steely Dan Sunday, “The Steely Dan Show” (2000, unreleased)

<<< BACKWARD (“Everything Must Go”) ||| ONWARD (“Morph The Cat”) >>> *** STEELY DAN SUNDAY INDEX *** Steely Dan’s “Second Act” started in 1993 and shows no sign of ending. You May Also Like: Walter Becker, “Hard Up Case (Live at Slim’s 1995)” (2024): Steely Dan Sunday Best Jon HeringtonRead More