Archive for June, 2019

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Gloryhammer – ‘Legends from Beyond the Galactic Terrorvortex’ (2019)

Gloryhammer continues to brilliantly satirize power-metal genre clichés and traditions on the final album of an impressive trilogy.

Chicago, "Overnight Cafe" from 'Chicago XIV' (1980): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Overnight Cafe” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park

Much like Chicago’s earlier “Hold On,” “Overnight Café” would probably have been a stronger fit on Peter Cetera’s solo debut.

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Fabian Almazan on ‘This Land Abounds With Life,’ and the Beauty of Our World: Something Else! Interview

Fabian Almazan joins Preston Frazier for a Something Else! Sitdown that includes an in-depth song-by-song analysis of the pianist’s forthcoming album.

Tortoise's 'Beacons of Ancestorship' Provided Intriguing New Insights Into Post Rock

Tortoise’s ‘Beacons of Ancestorship’ Provided Intriguing New Insights Into Post Rock

‘Beacons of Ancestorship’ has been around for a decade now, and I still can’t decide about Tortoise’s very modern musical style.

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Judas Priest, June 1, 2019: Shows I’ll Never Forget

I walked away from Judas Priest’s 2019 show in Little Rock, Ark., with great memories of the music, and a lasting moment with my son.

Yes, "From the Balcony" from 'Open Your Eyes' (1997): YESterdays

Yes, “From the Balcony” from ‘Open Your Eyes’ (1997): YESterdays

Yes’ ‘Open Your Eyes’ contains many strong songs, but it certainly could have benefited for more of a unified vision.

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Fabian Almazan – ‘This Land Abounds With Life’ (2019)

Fabian Almazan’s nature-inspired ‘This Land Abounds With Life’ is an album with something for everyone.

Emerson Lake and Palmer - 'The Anthology: 1970-1998' (2019)

Emerson Lake and Palmer – ‘The Anthology: 1970-1998’ (2019)

‘The Anthology’ is a must have for Emerson Lake and Palmer fans, and another great tribute to the late Keith Emerson and Greg Lake, as well.

How Dave Matthews Got His Groove Back on 'Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King'

How Dave Matthews Got His Groove Back on ‘Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King’

Before ‘Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King’ arrived 10 years ago today, I had pretty much given up on the Dave Matthews Band.

Chicago, "Hold On" from 'Chicago XIV' (1980): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Hold On” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park

Perhaps ‘Chicago XIV’ falls short because it doesn’t sound like a Chicago album.