Archive for March, 2014

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The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger, “Moth To A Flame” (2014): One Track Mind

An enormous leap forward in both focus and experimental verve, the Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger has released a prismatic explosion of psychedelia, woozy but also cut through with vocal sun shards, called “Moth to a Flame.” You May Also Like: Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger Went GloriouslyRead More

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Rumoured no more: Long-discussed Stevie Nicks biography has a publication date

A comprehensive biography of Stevie Nicks now has a publication date, according to Amazon: October, 21, 2014. The Fleetwood Mac chanteuse’s story is being written by Stephen Davis, who helped bandmate/lover Mick Fleetwood compose his 1990 autobiography. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Van Canto – Dawn of the Brave (2014)

As bizarre as it is, I wasn’t sure that I was going to review this latest record from a cappella metallers Van Canto. Then I got to the final song on the record, a cover of Black Sabbath’s “Paranoid,” and I just couldn’t resist. You May Also Like: Peter VanRead More

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‘It’s not going to be possible’: Crimson ProjeKCt’s Kiev date cancelled as Ukraine unrest continues

Unrest across Ukraine has forced Crimson ProjeKCt to put off the second date of its upcoming tour. The group is set to play the first of 20-plus scheduled concerts at Tel Aviv on Wednesday, March 5, 2014, with shows continuing through April 2014 in the UK, Russia, France and Italy,Read More

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On Second Thought: The Rolling Stones – Flowers (1967)

At the time Flowers appeared, the Rolling Stones were one of the biggest bands on earth. You May Also Like: The Rolling Stones – Sucking in the Seventies (1981): On Second Thought Why ‘Out of Time’ Finally Settled the Rolling Stones vs. Beatles Debate for Me

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Temples – Sun Structures (2014)

We have a definite contender here with Temples’ outstanding debut Sun Structures for 2014’s album of the year. England’s Temples, as with the Netherlands’ Jacco Gardner in 2013, are not mere psychedelic rock revivalists. They are breathing new life into the genre with a distinctive and fresh approach — evenRead More

Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, "The Rising" (2002)

Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, “The Rising” (2002)

There are points during nearly all concerts where the emotions and internal language of the music can take over to express something that’s out of the grasp of mere words. You May Also Like: Reevaluating Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle’

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The Robert Cray Band, “You Move Me” from ‘In My Soul’ (2014): One Track Mind

Robert Cray switches producers for his second album in two years for Mascot/Provogue, but keeps the same visceral guitar presence.

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The Fakeband – Shining On Everyone (2014)

Don’t be deceived by the name, because the Fakeband are flesh and blood musicians who play their own instruments, write their own songs, and create music that’s as pure and sincere as the heart of a saint. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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‘We’re all playing at a different level’: Neal Schon at work on three albums with Journey connections

The prospects of another Journey album remain unclear, but that doesn’t mean guitarist Neal Schon is sitting idly by. In fact, he’s working on three projects, all of them with Journey connections. You May Also Like: No related posts.