Archive for December 3rd, 2013

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Neil Young – Live at the Cellar Door (2013)

This denuded 1970 solo live date, situated subsequent to the newly released After the Gold Rush and before his equally well-received Harvest, finds Neil Young at the peak of his ruminative powers. You May Also Like: Neil Young’s Sugar Mountain: Live at Canterbury House finds an artist in ascension NeilRead More

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Badfinger’s Joey Molland, “Walk Out in the Rain” from Return to Memphis (2013): Exclusive stream

Joey Molland returns for his first solo album since 2001’s This Way Up, and it’s unlike anything from the guitarist’s seminal power pop work with Badfinger.

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‘He literally blew me away’: Steve Cropper’s surprising choice for favorite electric guitarist

Steve Cropper has claimed his share of accolades as a guitarist, finishing at No. 35 on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 100 greatest and while ending up at No. 2 on the Mojo list. But who’s his favorite? You May Also Like: Steve Cropper explores the mysteries of hisRead More

Almost Hits: Bobby Caldwell, "Coming Down From Love" (1980)

Almost Hits: Bobby Caldwell, “Coming Down From Love” (1980)

Here’s the answer to that question, “what to do for an encore after such a note-perfect quiet storm groove tune as ‘What You Won’t Do For Love’?” You May Also Like: The Main Ingredient – Greatest Hits: The Encore Collection (2000): On Second Thought Violent Femmes, “Love Love Love LoveRead More

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Xiu Xiu – NINA (2013)