Archive for May, 2014

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‘We get chills when we hear them’: Christine McVie previews new Fleetwood Mac music

After 15 years away, McVie struggles to put her Fleetwood Mac reunion into words: “It’s very, very exciting and very, very — I don’t know.”

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Peter Brotzmann, John Edwards, Jason Adasiewicz, Steve Noble – Mental Shake (2014)

This is what free jazz is all about. Period.

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A glimpse into the Monkees’ early musicmaking: ‘We weren’t consulted’

The Monkees initially recorded scores of one-take classics by songwriting legends before taking control of their own careers.

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One Track Mind: Tigran, “Erishta” from Shadow Theater (2013)

For whatever reason, we don’t often see the collision of pop music and art rock anymore.

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‘Really magical, very powerful’: King Crimson to release Starless: Live In Europe

As a multi-disc October set of live recordings from the early 1970s is announced, John Wetton remembers those heady times with King Crimson.

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Incognito – Amplified Soul (2014)

‘Amplified Soul’ is Incognito’s usual great stuff, which qualifies as well above average classic-style soul.

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Rick Wakeman – White Rock (1977; 2014 reissue)

Composed for a forgettable documentary on the 1976 Winter Games, Rick Wakeman’s ‘White Rock’ still offers moments of very real discovery.

Something Else! sneak peek: The Bootleggers, "Hard Luck" (2014)

Something Else! sneak peek: The Bootleggers, “Hard Luck” (2014)

The impulse, of course, is to come in expecting the Kinks. To measure it against the Band. After all, the Bootleggers are led by the sons of Dave Davies and Robbie Robertson. You May Also Like: Sonic Beat Records Continues to Boom

'This is going to be the best Boston': Tom Scholz sizes up the current edition of his iconic band

‘This is going to be the best Boston’: Tom Scholz sizes up the current edition of his iconic band

As Boston prepares to kick off a lengthy 2014 tour in June, Tom Scholz is sharing early praise for the current lineup, despite the passing of Brad Delp in 2007. In fact, he says this edition may be the best one yet. You May Also Like: How Boston Said GoodbyeRead More

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White Light Cemetery – ‘White Light Cemetery’ (2013)

Very much rooted in the sludgy swamp metal of Down and Crowbar, there’s also a heavy influence of Southern and stoner rock about White Light Cemetery.