Diana Krall’s Sweetly Erotic ‘Quiet Nights’ Was Perfectly Named
Released a decade ago today, Diana Krall’s ‘Quiet Nights’ succeeds as easy listening – in the best sense of those words.
Archive for March, 2019
Aerosmith Finally Got Down, Dirty and Just Right Again on ‘Honkin’ on Bobo’
It didn’t last very long, but Aerosmith belatedly recaptured their initial spirit and energy 15 years ago today on ‘Honkin’ on Bobo.’
Chicago “Life Is What It Is” from ‘Chicago 13’ (1979): Saturdays in the Park
“Life Is What It Is” doesn’t sound like it belongs on the stink-fest that is 1979’s ‘Chicago 13.’
Grupo Fantasma – ‘American Music Vol. VII’ (2019)
Most bands that have been around as long as these guys are content to rest on their legacy. Grupo Fantasma is not most bands.
Todd Rundgren’s Utopia – ‘Live at the Chicago Theatre’ (2019)
So maybe no one asked for a reunion of Todd Rundgren’s Utopia? It’s a question that should have been asked. And ‘Live at the Chicago Theatre’ is the answer.
The Beatles, “Child of Nature” (1968): Deep Beatles
Songs can change radically from demo to final version. Nothing demonstrates this fact more than the Beatles’ “Child of Nature.”
The Near Jazz Experience with Adrian Sherwood – ‘Afloat in Dub’ (2019)
As Adrian Sherwood helps transform these Near Jazz Experience songs, the listener gains a much wider viewpoint.
Yes, “Universal Garden” from ‘Open Your Eyes’ (1997): YESterdays
The initial three songs on Yes’ ‘Open Your Eyes’ find the world’s greatest progressive rock band at the top of their game.
Ivo Perelman – ‘Strings 3’ (2019)
Ivo Perelman has added Nat Wooley on trumpet. ‘Strings 3’ answers the question of whether that was bonkers or completely wonderful.
Lou Reed Head Faked His Fans Once Again With ‘Animal Serenade’
Lou Reed’s live ‘Animal Serenade’ delivered the goods 15 years ago this week, but – gasp! – in an elegant, almost cerebral fashion.
