Ian McLagan and the Bump Band – United States (2014)
Ian McLagan returns with a boozy swagger, even while examining deep human emotions.
Archive for June 28th, 2014
‘We sing it better’: David Crosby makes bold statement about the Beatles track from CSNY 1974
He says Crosby Stills and Nash bested the original – and it’s not even close.
The Doors – Other Voices (1971); Full Circle (1972): More Perfect Playlists
Rarely considered part of the canon, these two albums nevertheless have their moments.
Arch Enemy – War Eternal (2014)
The addition of Alissa White-Gluz leads to one of Arch Enemy’s best overall efforts to date.
Nick DeRiso’s Mid-Year Best of 2014 (Rock, Roots and Prog): John Oates, Jack White, David Crosby, Joe Henry, GOASTT, California Breed
A career-defining three-EP set, a stirring comeback, another thrilling head scratcher.
Something Else! Interview: Nels Cline Singers drummer Scott Amendola discusses his ambitious Fade To Orange project
Amendola is an affable, do-it-all drummer with a wicked backbeat.
The Levon Helm Band – The Midnight Ramble Sessions, Volume 3 (2014)
A celebration of everything Helm meant to music, and vice versa.
