Archive for November, 2014

Vinyl

Rik Wright’s Fundamental Forces – Red (2014)

‘Red’ establishes Rik Wright’s Fundamental Forces as a hard-to-categorize jazz force to be reckoned with.

Pink Floyd - The Endless River (2014): On Second Thought

Pink Floyd – The Endless River (2014): On Second Thought

This is the post-Roger Waters Pink Floyd album that David Gilmour should have made in the first place — one that reflects his own strengths.

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Jethro Tull, “War Child II” (2014): One Track Mind

With everything that’s gone on, the idea of new music — any new music — from Jethro Tull has to be greeted with unbridled jubilation.

The secret to Hall and Oates' success? Understanding their roles

The secret to Hall and Oates’ success? Understanding their roles

John Oates co-wrote a number of Hall and Oates’ biggest hits. But when it came to taking the mic, he says Daryl Hall’s voice changed everything.

Best Steely Dan Ballads: Steely Dan Sunday

Best Steely Dan Ballads: Steely Dan Sunday

S. Victor Aaron picks five standout Steely Dan ballads.

Adrian Belew discusses the impact of FLUX on his recording career: 'There are advantages we didn't have before'

Adrian Belew discusses the impact of FLUX on his recording career: ‘There are advantages we didn’t have before’

Adrian Belew says his innovative new FLUX app will remove some of the inherent limitations that have always surrounded music making.

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Neil Young, “Tumbleweed” (2014): One Track Mind

Life is, as this song reminds, full of strange delights — like finding Neil Young amongst pizzicato strings.

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Hippie Diktat – Black Peplum (2014)

Here is a review of ‘Black Peplum’ by the Paris-based jazzcore trio Hippie Diktat.

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David Smale remembers his dangerous Yardbirds debut: ‘I had to lift the bloody monitor off of him!’

David Smale’s well-respected tenure with the Yardbirds began five years ago with a moment straight out of ‘Spinal Tap.’

Can Fiona's Web Therapy fix The Comeback star Valerie?

Can Fiona’s Web Therapy fix The Comeback star Valerie?

Mike Tiano on how double the Lisa Kudrow is double the fun.