Archive for September, 2019

Vinyl

Richard Turgeon – ‘Go Deep’ (2019)

Three albums in, ‘Go Deep’ shows that Richard Turgeon still has something to say – both musically and lyrically.

Poncho Sanchez, Kelley Suttenfield, Ikebebe Shakedown + Others: Five for the Road

Poncho Sanchez, Kelley Suttenfield, Ikebebe Shakedown + Others: Five for the Road

Poncho Sanchez, Ikebe Shakedown and Kelly Suttenfield are among those featured in this occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.

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The Embryos – ‘Open the Kimono +3’ (2019)

The Embryos’ ‘Open The Kimono +3’ is a must-have studio project for those who enjoy inventive yet obtainable pop-rock songs.

Chicago, “Follow Me” from ‘Chicago 16’ (1982): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Follow Me” from ‘Chicago 16’ (1982): Saturdays in the Park

Bill Champlin burst out of the gate on the James Pankow-penned “Follow Me,” linking ’16’ to Chicago’s storied past.

How Rickie Lee Jones Fulfilled Her Steely Dan Dream on ‘Flying Cowboys’

How Rickie Lee Jones Fulfilled Her Steely Dan Dream on ‘Flying Cowboys’

Released 30 years ago this week, ‘Flying Cowboys’ marked another left turn in Rickie Lee Jones’ career.

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GospelbeacH – ‘Let It Burn’ (2019)

There might be some messages in these songs but the main takeaway from GospelbeacH’s ‘Let It Burn’ is that hippie music is good for the soul.

John Lennon, “Nobody Loves You [When You’re Down and Out]” (1974): Deep Cuts

John Lennon, “Nobody Loves You [When You’re Down and Out]” (1974): Deep Cuts

We return to a harrowing, lesser-heard moment from John Lennon’s ‘Walls and Bridges,’ released 45 years ago today.

Blue Note at 80: Revelatory Reissues From Kenny Burrell, Andrew Hill + Others

Blue Note at 80: Revelatory Reissues From Kenny Burrell, Andrew Hill + Others

Tone Poet audiophile reissues of classic albums by Kenny Burrell, Dexter Gordon and Andrew Hill continue Blue Note’s celebration of its 80th year.

Yes, “Face to Face” from ‘The Ladder’ (1999): YESterdays

Yes, “Face to Face” from ‘The Ladder’ (1999): YESterdays

Here’s another latter-day Yes deep cut that deserves dusting off on a future tour.

Kiss, Sept. 7, 2019: Shows I’ll Never Forget

Kiss, Sept. 7, 2019: Shows I’ll Never Forget

I had misgivings based on my last lackluster experience with Kiss, but in the end, I was glad that I went.