The Smithereens Created a Stone Cold Pop-Rock Classic With ’11’
Released 30 years ago this month, the Smithereens’ ’11’ is defined by haystacks of penetrating hooks and in-the-pocket musicianship.
Archive for October, 2019
Quin Kirchner, Daniel Van Duerm, Matthew Lux w/guest Jaimie Branch, “Peaceable” (2019): Something Else! streaming premiere
Here is the streaming premiere of “Peaceable” by Quin Kirchner, Daniel Van Duerm, Matthew Lux w/guest Jaimie Branch.
Jamiroquai Showed They Were More Than a Retro Dance Act With ‘Just Another Story’
“Just Another Story” arrived 25 years ago today as part of Jamiroquai’s sophomore release, ‘Return of the Space Cowboy.’
Modern Lovers, “Pablo Picasso” (1976): One Track Mind
Or: The Dangers of a Self-Education in Popular Culture.
Toto, “Cruel” from ‘Mindfields’ (1999): Toto Tuesdays
“Cruel” is one of the more successful pairings of the many elements found on Toto’s 1999 reunion with Bobby Kimball.
Pearring Sound – ‘Nothing But Time’ (2019)
Pearring Sound is the moniker affixed to music led by alto saxophonist Jeff Pearring, and that sound is jazz that’s sometimes playful and always daring.
Big Big Train – ‘Grand Tour’ (2019)
Permeated with literary, historical, and mythological references, Big Big Train’s ‘Grand Tour’ is a clever and exquisitely arranged musical journey.
Roger McGuinn, John Kay + Others – ‘Easy Rider’ Live at Radio City Music Hall
Roger McGuinn was among those on hand for an evening meant to celebrate ‘Easy Rider.’ Peter Fonda’s recent death turned it into a heartfelt memorial.
Chicago, “What Can I Say” from ‘Chicago 16’ (1982): Saturdays in the Park
“What Can I Say” builds on the story that Chicago started with their chart-topping 1976 smash “If You Leave Me Now.”
Amendola Vs. Blades – ‘Everybody Wins’ (2019)
The only way to lose with Ameondola Vs. Blades’ funky delight ‘Everybody Wins’ is if you miss out on putting an ear to it.
