Archive for August, 2019

Milton Nascimento's Genius Confirmed Even on Guest-Packed 'Angelus'

Milton Nascimento’s Genius Confirmed Even on Guest-Packed ‘Angelus’

Released 25 years ago, Milton Nascimento’s ‘Angelus’ deftly blended jazz greats, lithe pop music and these title-worthy textures from another land.

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The Lunar Laugh – ‘Goodnight Noises Everywhere’ (2019)

The Lunar Laugh are typically dubbed a power-pop act, but ‘Goodnight Noises Everywhere’ doesn’t restrict itself to any one style.

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ZZ Top’s “El Diablo,” “Thunderbird,” “Rough Boy” + Others: Gimme Five

We returned to some old favorites as ZZ Top kicks off their 50th anniversary tour tonight.

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

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

Toto borrowed the best from their past to inform their (then) present on “Last Love.”

John McFee of the Doobie Brothers: Something Else! Interview

John McFee of the Doobie Brothers: Something Else! Interview

John McFee discusses planned new music from the Doobie Brothers, continuing shared dates with Santana and the prospects of a solo project.

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The Junior League – ‘Adventureland’ (2019)

The Junior League’s ‘Adventureland’ reels and rumbles with high-octane pop rock that gets the blood boiling and the butt shaking.

Chicago, "What You're Missing" from 'Chicago 16' (1982)

Chicago, “What You’re Missing” from ‘Chicago 16’ (1982)

Chicago kicks off arguably the best album they recorded after the passing of original guitarist Terry Kath.

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Ray Paul – ‘Bloody Rubbish: The Best & Some of the Rest’ (2019)

A power-pop forefather, Ray Paul has been plying grand goods since the ’70s – and he continues to make vital music.

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Monkey House – ‘Friday’ (2019)

Can Don Breithaupt and Monkey House live up to the impossibly high standards set by 2016’s ‘Left’?

How 'It Might Get Loud' Revealed a Simple Truth About Three Legends

How ‘It Might Get Loud’ Revealed a Simple Truth About Three Legends

Jimmy Page, the Edge and Jack White debuted in a film 10 years ago today that brought out my inner guitar geek.