Archive for August, 2019

Yes, "It Will Be a Good Day (The River)" from 'The Ladder' (1999): YESterdays

Yes, “It Will Be a Good Day (The River)” from ‘The Ladder’ (1999): YESterdays

This is a Yes deep cut that deserves to be brought back to the stage.

Exploring Rock 'n' Roll Cinema: The Beatles, the Ramones, Metallica, the Monkees + More

Exploring Rock ‘n’ Roll Cinema: The Beatles, the Ramones, Metallica, the Monkees + More

Problem: There isn’t any consensus as to what exactly constitutes a rock ‘n’ roll movie.

How 'This Time' Brought Robert Cray Full Circle Again

How ‘This Time’ Brought Robert Cray Full Circle Again

Released 10 years ago today, ‘This Time’ found an inspired Robert Cray working with two links to his glorious past.

Chicago, "Soldier of Fortune" from 'Chicago XIV' (1980): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Soldier of Fortune” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park

There’s something rather unusual about the three bonus tracks found on the reissue of 1980’s ‘Chicago XIV’: They are all good.

Robben Ford's Tasty, Energetic 'Soul on Ten' Reframed His Recent Work

Robben Ford’s Tasty, Energetic ‘Soul on Ten’ Reframed His Recent Work

Someone once said Robben Ford has forgotten more licks than most guitarists ever learn. ‘Soul on Ten’ arrived 10 years ago this week as proof.

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John Larson and the Silver Fields – ‘Glimpses’ (2019)

Packed to the pores with songs set to grip your soul, John Larson and the Silver Fields’ ‘Glimpses’ is a bona fide keeper.

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Hiromi, “Spectrum” from ‘Spectrum’ (2019): One Track Mind

“Spectrum” is bright, dynamic and mystifying. What else would you expect from Hiromi?

Toto, "Caught In the Balance" from 'Mindfields' (1999): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Caught In the Balance” from ‘Mindfields’ (1999): Toto Tuesdays

“Caught In the Balance” recaptures the magic from Toto’s formative years with exquisite musicianship and a superb performance by Bobby Kimball.

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Dave Kerzner, progressive rocker: Something Else! Interview

Dave Kerzner joined Preston Frazier to discuss a new live interpretation of ‘Static,’ the mystery band he’s set to collaborate with next, and more.

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Carmen Sandim – ‘Play Doh’ (2019)

Carmen Sandim’s ‘Play Doh’ is full of surprises, as things which would not seem that attractive in theory work out beautifully.