Archive for November, 2019

Chicago, "Daddy's Favorite Fool" from 'Chicago 16' (1982): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Daddy’s Favorite Fool” from ‘Chicago 16’ (1982): Saturdays in the Park

Whether you like “Daddy’s Favorite Fool” or not mostly depends on whether you like then-new Chicago member Bill Champlin’s voice.

Returning to U2's 'How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb,' Over Lunch

Returning to U2’s ‘How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb,’ Over Lunch

Some thought U2 was washed up when they released ‘How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb’ 15 years ago today. Let’s dig in.

'Presto' Proved That Everything I Thought About Rush, and Fate, Was Wrong

‘Presto’ Proved That Everything I Thought About Rush, and Fate, Was Wrong

Rush’s ‘Presto’ arrived 30 years ago today, setting off a chain reaction that would change my life forever.

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Bob Dylan, ‘The Bootleg Series Vol. 15: Travelin’ Thru, 1967-1969′ (2019)

Bob Dylan’s recordings in Nashville were a radical, almost reactionary departure for many reasons.

Yes, "The Messenger" from 'The Ladder" (1999): YESterdays

Yes, “The Messenger” from ‘The Ladder” (1999): YESterdays

A tribute to Bob Marley by a venerable British prog band seems like an unusual flight of fancy, but Yes makes it work.

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Neal Francis – ‘Changes’ (2019)

Neal Francis is making the most of his second chance to make a first impression, creating quality soul music earnestly by hand.

Paul McCartney's 'Good Evening New York City' Was Unexpectedly Relevant

Paul McCartney’s ‘Good Evening New York City’ Was Unexpectedly Relevant

The latest in a parade of Paul McCartney live projects arrived 10 years ago today with some memorable surprises.

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Richard Turgeon, “Summer Revolution” (2019): One Track Mind

Richard Turgeon’s “Summer Revolution” is a high-octane song that crosses chest-beating stadium rock with a defiant punk attitude.

Doobie Brothers' "Angels of Madness," "You Just Can't Stop It" + Others: Deep Cuts

Doobie Brothers’ “Angels of Madness,” “You Just Can’t Stop It” + Others: Deep Cuts

We’ll probably never hear these at a Doobie Brothers concert – but they still deserve attention.

The Beatles, "What Goes On" from 'Rubber Soul' (1965): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “What Goes On” from ‘Rubber Soul’ (1965): Deep Beatles

“What Goes On” provides another example of how the Beatles incorporated various musical genres, but never simply copied them.