Forgotten series: Cashman and West, “American City Suite” (1972)
This was the kind of moody, piano-oriented drama later associated with Billy Joel.
Archive for September, 2014
One Track Mind: Thompson, “One Life at a Time” from Family (2014)
Richard Thompson sings here about taking a moment to understand blessings, beginning with the blessing of being left alone. Completely understandable, considering the situation. You May Also Like: Linda and Richard Thompson, “The Great Valerio” (1974): One Track Mind
‘We do look like the Beach Boys’: Brian Wilson and Al Jardine are still battling with Mike Love
“We wish him all the best,” Jardine says, “but doggonit …”
Phantom of the Paradise: Brian DePalma’s Horror Rock Musical Turns 40
Celebrating a schizoid mashup of comedy, drama, kitsch and romance.
Elizabeth Shepherd – The Signal (2014)
‘The Signal’ is bold, personal and completely lucid audio art from Elizabeth Shepherd. It wouldn’t be overstating it at all to assert that this is the most important vocal jazz record of 2014.
‘Time is a great healer’: Ian Gillan makes emotional return to site of new Armenian music school
Gillan has worked on behalf of the country since a devastating 1988 earthquake.
Something Else! sneak peek: Carmen Lundy, “Grace” from Soul to Soul (2014)
She explores this turbulently resonant tale with a South African guest vocalist.
‘Those things complement each other’: John Oates on the secret to Hall and Oates’ longevity
What gives them this iron-clad durability, not to mention musical depth?
Wadada Leo Smith, with Jamie Saft, Joe Morris, Balazs Pandi – Red Hill (2014)
Leading by example, Wadada Leo Smith inspired Saft, Morris and Pandi to reach even deeper into themselves as well. Group improv like you’ve never heard it before.
Steely Dan Sunday: Songs That Got Us Hooked on Steely Dan
Our panel of Steely Dan fanatics reminisce about that magic moment when their minds were blown away by the artful brilliance of Donald Fagen and Walter Becker.
