Archive for September, 2015

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Damfino – Disembodied Smile (2015)

Damfino’s poppy vocals, blended with jerky rhythms and angular hooks, aim to revive memories of bands like the dBs and XTC.

The Who’s disjointed, disappointing It’s Hard never lived up to its initial promise

The Who’s disjointed, disappointing It’s Hard never lived up to its initial promise

Featuring a decidedly un-Who sounding single, ‘It’s Hard’ arrived on Sept. 4, 1982 with a confusing thud. Even its best song was a broken promise.

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Steven T. Easter, musician and promoter: Something Else! Interview

Steven T. Easter is a bit of a phenomenon. As we learn in this in-depth talk, he is a musician, promoter, producer and kite flyer – yes, kite flyer.

Pink Floyd, “Alan’s Psychedelic Breakfast” from Atom Heart Mother (1970): One Track Mind

Pink Floyd, “Alan’s Psychedelic Breakfast” from Atom Heart Mother (1970): One Track Mind

Even in an era when envelopes were often pushed, Pink Floyd’s “Alan’s Psychedelic Breakfast” proved to be utterly outrageous.

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James Leg – Below The Belt (2015)

On ‘Below The Belt,’ the music of the preacher from hell James Leg is satisfying to the soul – whether Leg is in his usual element or not.

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Michael Sherwood + Christian Nesmith, “Sally’s Ass” from Groovy Lemon Pie (2015)

My favorite track from Michael Sherwood and Christian Nesmith’s ‘Groovy Lemon Pie’ is the decidedly naughty “Sally’s Ass.” At least, this week.

At first, Gregg Rolie wasn’t so sure about a classic Santana song: ‘What the hell do I do with this?’

At first, Gregg Rolie wasn’t so sure about a classic Santana song: ‘What the hell do I do with this?’

Gregg Rolie didn’t have the best initial reaction to this standout cut from ‘Abraxas,’ released by Santana in September 1970.

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Supertramp, “School” from Crime of the Century (1974): One Track Mind

Supertramp nailed one of their oft-attempted forays into jazzy prog rock with “School,” released in September 1974 on ‘Crime of the Century.’

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Michael Bisio – Accortet (2015)

Master bassist Michael Bisio and his Accortet flat out thrive in unusual settings and while they often stretch out, they never lose their grip on tradition.

Roger Waters Created His Solo Masterwork With Focused, Trenchant ‘Amused to Death’

Roger Waters Created His Solo Masterwork With Focused, Trenchant ‘Amused to Death’

‘Amused to Death,’ released on September 1, 1992, found Roger Waters returning to a tried-and-true formula. The result was his best solo album.