Archive for November, 2013

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One Track Mind: Saga, “On the Loose” from Spin It Again!: Live in Munich (2013)

As “On the Loose” lifts off — first with the insectile thrill of Jim Gilmour’s keyboards, then with a full-throated roar from Michael Sadler — Saga’s new live set all but sells itself. You May Also Like: Richard Turgeon, “Live Forever” (2020): One Track Mind

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Jimmy Page Says Led Zeppelin Isn’t a Heavy Metal Band: ‘Not Really Sure Where We Got That Tag’

Heavy metal? Jimmy Page, a died-in-the-wool blues guy, begs to differ.

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‘You know what? A real band plays live’: Rush’s Neil Peart on why he’ll never retire again

As Rush prepares to release Clockwork Angels Tour, Neil Peart discusses the moment when — after a brief retirement from concert performances — he decided that he had to return to the road. You May Also Like: How the Holocaust Shaped One of Rock’s Signature Bands How Rush Finished atRead More

The Beatles, "Golden Slumbers," from 'Abbey Road' (1969): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “Golden Slumbers,” from ‘Abbey Road’ (1969): Deep Beatles

One of the most tender and moving sections of the Beatles’ ‘Abbey Road’ medley, “Golden Slumbers” features Paul McCartney at his best.

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Scott Amendola and Charlie Hunter – Pucker (2013)

Charlie Hunter and Scott Amendola have been performing together in perfect symmetry on and off for twenty years, now. But the master guitarist and master drummer each own two distinctively different songwriting styles You May Also Like: No related posts.

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The Friday Morning Listen: R.E.M. – Dead Letter Office (1987)

When’s the last time you sat down and wrote somebody a letter? Have you ever done it? You May Also Like: Kate Gentile – ‘Find Letter X’ (2023) Why I Avoided Herbie Hancock’s Triumphant ‘River: The Joni Letters’ For So Long Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Open Letter: StopRead More

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Lorde – Pure Heroine (2013)

One wonders what’s cooler: talking about listening to the 17-year-old Lorde or actually listening to the 17-year-old Lorde? You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Gimme Five: Miles Davis – The Original Mono Recordings (2013)

Miles Davis collaborator Jimmy Cobb joins us as we explore nine Columbia albums that capture the earliest flowerings of the Miles Davis legend — the moment when his muse began to match his own prodigious powers. You May Also Like: Miles Davis’ Expanded ‘Kind of Blue: Legacy Edition’ Struck theRead More

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Forgotten series: The Amboy Dukes – The Amboy Dukes (1967)

Prior to striking out on his own and becoming a guitar god, Ted Nugent spent several years fingering the fret in the Amboy Dukes. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Brian Settles Trio – Folk (2013)

Just a couple of years ago, D.C.-area tenor sax maestro Brian Settles put forth his first album as a leader, Secret Handshake, a quietly probing record that ignored boundaries You May Also Like: No related posts.