Archive for June, 2019

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Mark Anthony K and the Lower 3rd Collective – ‘The 4 Song EP’ (2019)

Hopefully, this is just a brief taste of a larger future offering from Mark Anthony K and the Lower 3rd Collective.

Here's How to Fix the Mike Keneally Band's Slightly Flawed 'Dog'

Here’s How to Fix the Mike Keneally Band’s Slightly Flawed ‘Dog’

Mike Keneally’s ‘Dog’ kicked off 15 years ago this month with a lot of raw, minimalist rock-guitar type of music, then inexplicably stumbled.

Yes, "Love Shine" from 'Open Your Eyes' (1997): YESterdays

Yes, “Love Shine” from ‘Open Your Eyes’ (1997): YESterdays

While not particularly memorable, “Love Shine” is another song by Chris Squire and Billy Sherwood that’s been enjoyably Yes-ified.

'A Ghost is Born' Presented Wilco at Their Most Earnest and Honest

‘A Ghost is Born’ Presented Wilco at Their Most Earnest and Honest

15 years ago this month, Wilco released an album that sounded like someone at the bottom, looking up.

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Rickie Lee Jones – ‘Kicks’ (2019)

Is this the best Rickie Lee Jones album of covers? No, but it is always engaging and occasionally compelling.

Chicago, "Thunder and Lightning" from 'Chicago XIV' (1980): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Thunder and Lightning” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park

“Thunder and Lightning” is one of the few examples on ‘XIV’ where it feels as though Chicago was actually playing together as one group.

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The Cretins, “Haven’t Got a Clue” (2019): One Track Mind

The debut single from the Cretins is a ’60s mid-tempo garage rocker that’s instantly catchy, contemporary, and memorable.

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David Cross and Andrew Booker – ‘Ends Meeting’ (2018)

‘Ends Meeting’ uncovers a lost one-off collaboration between David Cross and Andrew Booker. Each creative, each inventive, what’s not to like?

Paul McCartney, June 6, 2019: Shows I'll Never Forget

Paul McCartney, June 6, 2019: Shows I’ll Never Forget

Paul McCartney still knows how to enrapture an audience – definitely not an easy feat, although he makes it appear so.

Toto, "Mindfields" from 'Mindfields' (1999): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Mindfields” from ‘Mindfields’ (1999): Toto Tuesdays

All the elements the title track from 1999’s ‘Mindfields’ work in support of a new yet familiar Toto sound.