James Cotton, Shemekia Copeland, Gary Clark Jr. + others – Muddy Waters 100 (2015)
The forthcoming centennial tribute ‘Muddy Waters 100’ finds a series of guest stars adding new dimension to his stirring blues legacy.
Archive for June 15th, 2015
Dire Straits’ typically overlooked Communique is an understated gem
Dire Straits’ ‘Communique,’ released on June 15, 1979, caught my ear much later – but it only confirmed Mark Knopfler’s genius.
In defense of Roger Waters’ oft-derided, over-the-top Radio K.A.O.S.
Roger Waters’ ‘Radio K.A.O.S,’ released on June 15, 1987, was defined by a tangled narrative and plasticine production. Here’s why we like it, anyway.
The Jangle Band – “Kill the Lovers / This Soul is Not For Sale” (2015): One Track Mind
The Jangle Band certainly does emphasize the jangle on a pitch-perfect power pop single featuring Joe Algeri and others.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ gritty Mojo was more than just the blues
Released on June 15, 2010, Tom Petty’s ‘Mojo’ built off a rootsy foundation, extending their reign as the most sophisticated garage band in America.
