Archive for April, 2019

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Bloor – ‘Drolleries’ (2019)

Sam Weinberg joins with refugees from Little Women to form the new trio Bloor, and it’s wild, acerbic and even a bit mathematical.

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YolanDa Brown – ‘Love, Politics, War’ (2019)

YolanDa Brown’s blending of styles doesn’t even have a name. Whatever you call this, ‘Love, Politics, War’ is certainly in a class of its own.

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Bill Frisell & Thomas Morgan – ‘Epistrophy’ (2019)

Bill Frisell and Thomas Morgan play with the intent to extract every honeyed drop from these rich melodies, a hallmark of both artists.

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Joe Satriani’s ‘Is There Love In Space?’ Showcased His Best (and Worst) Impulses

What Joe Satriani does best is sing – on the guitar. ‘Is There Love In Space?’ arrived 15 years ago today as more proof.

Chicago, “Closer to You” from ‘Chicago 13’ (1979): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Closer to You” from ‘Chicago 13’ (1979): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago got in their own way once again, as Donnie Dacus’s vocals marred an otherwise enjoyable song.

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Ross Hammond and Jon Bafus – ‘New Milwaukee’ (2019)

It doesn’t matter how antiquated lap steel and drums might seem, when Ross Hammond and Jon Bafus are brought to the equation, captivating things happen.

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Peter Himmelman’s Long-Form Triumph ‘Skin’ Continues to Mystify – In a Good Way

Peter Himmelman released a concept album 25 years ago today, and I’m still not sure I understand what happens. I hope I never will.

Motley Crue, ‘The Dirt’ (2019): Movies

Motley Crue, ‘The Dirt’ (2019): Movies

‘The Dirt’ is a fun romp through one of rock’s most decadent decades – and in the end, I suppose that’s appropriate for a film about Motley Crue.

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Oz Noy – ‘Booga Looga Loo’ (2019)

Underrated guitar god Oz Noy celebrates the boogaloo style of Latin rhythms applied to soul, jazz and rock ‘n’ roll during the ’60s with ‘Booga Looga Loo.’

Yes, “No Way We Can Lose” from ‘Open Your Eyes’ (1997): YESterdays

Yes, “No Way We Can Lose” from ‘Open Your Eyes’ (1997): YESterdays

Despite good playing, Yes’ “No Way We Can Lose” never rises beyond the sum of its musical parts.