‘There was no color at Stax’: History was made, one cool-rocking single at a time
Many of Stax Records’ biggest hits were released during a period of America’s greatest racial unrest.
Archive for May, 2014
Ben Goldberg, Adam Levy, Smith Dobson – Worry Later (2014)
An album shaped by both interpretations of Monk and the interaction among these three.
Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Live at Mohegan Sun Arena (2014)
Emotions were running high in anticipation of this last pair of 2014 E Street shows. Tickets for the tiny Mohegan Sun Arena were a tough get. We felt lucky to be in the building. Oh right, the building. Approaching the complex, our friends commented that when you first see theRead More
One Track Mind: Rebirth Brass Band, “Rebirth Groove” from Move Your Body (2014)
As this song trumpets – quite literally – there ain’t nothing like a Rebirth groove.
On Second Thought: Jamiroquai, “Canned Heat” (1999)
College student Matt Bray demonstrates the power of anyone with a little imagination and a whole lot of time can have to single-handedly put a long-forgotten dance floor hit back in the spotlight.
‘He is so theatrical, a true diva’: Queen’s Roger Taylor says Adam Lambert shows would thrill Freddie Mercury
Band co-founder Roger Taylor also makes clear Queen is not trying to replace Mercury.
Jackpot, Tiger – Jackpot, Tiger (2014)
Taking their time uncovers the deeper complexities surrounding Jackpot, Tiger.
Tohpati, with Jimmy Haslip and Chad Wackerman – Tribal Dance (2014)
Impossibly labyrinthine but appealing harmonies combine here with a high level of acumen.
‘A great platform for lead guitar’: The Yardbirds’ tradition of gunslingers from Surrey continues
Ben King shares more than a spot in the guitar chair with Beck, Clapton and Page.
Steely Dan Sunday, “Out Of The Ghetto” (2012)
<<< BACKWARD (“The New Breed”) ||| ONWARD (“Miss Marlene”) >>> *** STEELY DAN SUNDAY INDEX *** “You’re a foxy lady. Your mama has a beautiful child. You’re built like a brick house and that’s no lie.” Wait a minute, did Donald Fagen sing that? Fagen is no stranger to funkyRead More
