Archive for November, 2013

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Haim – Days Are Gone (2013)

Haim’s debut Days Are Gone is an outstanding instance of throwback pop and 1970s influences stitched together in colorful and undeniably fun fashion. You May Also Like: Carl Weingarten – ‘Ember Days’ (2021)

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Shows I’ll Never Forget: Michael Nesmith, November 15, 2013

At City Winery, Chicago: Since 2012, Michael Nesmith has toured around the country with the Monkees and as a solo act. You May Also Like: No related posts.

Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, "Across the Border" (1995)

Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, “Across the Border” (1995)

There are many descriptions of the album The Ghost of Tom Joad as being “bleak” and “tuneless,” which leads me to wonder how exactly is a person supposed to render situations of no hope in an artistic context. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Leslie Johnson – Bass&Beyond (2012)

Listening to a bass player’s album is like watching porn to me. At first it seems like a good idea, but a few minutes in I get bored and would rather nap. You May Also Like: Leslie Johnson Discusses Getting Funky on #3, Looks Ahead to What’s Next

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One Track Mind: Bruce Springsteen, “High Hopes” (2013)

Oh, the rumors they are a’ raging. Word is that on November 19th, a recording of Bruce Springsteen doing “High Hopes” will be released in Germany. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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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: Rolling Stones – ‘GRRR Live!’ (2023)

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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) Defne Sahin – ‘Hope’ (2023)

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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’ Thollem – ‘WorldsRead More