Archive for April 26th, 2014

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One Track Mind: Bobby Rush and Dr. John, “Another Murder in New Orleans” (2014)

Bobby Rush and Dr. John, Louisiana natives with a stake in this, lament how a city of song can so often be riven by violence — in a song that marks an emotional first-ever collaboration on Rush’s just-released new album Decisions. You May Also Like: Cha Wa, “All On ARead More

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‘I never dreamed I would live long enough’: Steve Cropper on the oddest place he’s heard one his songs

Steve Cropper has participated in countless sessions, helping shape our musical landscape with his pen, his guitar and his knack for coaxing out great sessions. As such, he’s heard his songs featured across a dizzying array of platforms. You May Also Like: Steve Cropper’s research into then-unknown Wilson Pickett sparkedRead More

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‘It’s because people want it’: Brian May on why Queen has moved forward with Adam Lambert

Brian May addresses his willingness to continue Queen past the death of Freddie Mercury and the retirement of John Deacon, saying it’s not for the filthy lucre. He and Roger Taylor do, he says, for the fans. You May Also Like: Queen’s Brian May discusses what Adam Lambert can doRead More

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On Second Thought: Tim Buckley – Lorca (1970)

Recorded in the midst of his most experimental and prolific time as an artist, Tim Buckley’s Lorca is the musical bridge between the loose jazzy troubadour stylings of the Blue Afternoon and Happy/Sad, and the haunted cosmic residue of Starsailor, the revolutionary 1970 record that follows. You May Also Like:Read More

Delain – 'The Human Contradiction' (2014)

Delain – ‘The Human Contradiction’ (2014)

Every now and then, I come across a record like Delain’s that for some weird reason seems to call out to me for a listen despite past history.

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‘He was rather disappointed with me’: Retirement has split friendships in Emerson Lake and Palmer

Carl Palmer says he hasn’t spoken to one of his bandmates in the wake of Emerson Lake and Palmer’s retirement. It was the drummer, after a long-awaited 2010 reunion, who put an end to things. You May Also Like: Carl Palmer isn’t sorry about reworking Emerson Lake and Palmer: ‘IRead More

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The Howlin’ Brothers – Trouble (2014)

More American Beauty-era Dead than picking-and-grinning Scruggs redux, the Howlin’ Brothers steer the current fascination with string-band hominess back toward rock music. You May Also Like: ‘Ain’t Gonna Be Your Dog’ Was the Howlin’ Wolf Deep Dive We Didn’t Know We Needed How ‘London Howlin’ Wolf Sessions’ Gave Boomer RockersRead More

(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny, "It's For You" (1981)

(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny, “It’s For You” (1981)