Archive for April, 2020

Christina Galisatus feat. Jeff Parker, "Root" (2020): Something Else! premiere

Christina Galisatus feat. Jeff Parker, “Root” (2020): Something Else! premiere

Here is the premiere of the song “Root” by jazz pianist Christina Galisatus.

On the Joy, and the Pain, of Pete Townshend's 'Empty Glass'

On the Joy, and the Pain, of Pete Townshend’s ‘Empty Glass’

Released 40 years ago this month, Pete Townshend’s ‘Empty Glass’ was so intense and bittersweet that, for a while, I didn’t have the strength to revisit it.

Erodoto Project - 'Mythos - Metamorphosis' (2020)

Erodoto Project – ‘Mythos – Metamorphosis’ (2020)

There is a dreamlike quality to the sound which Erodoto Project creates on the forthcoming ‘Mythos – Metamorphosis,’ and a sensuality.

Toto, "It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry" (2002): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry” (2002): Toto Tuesdays

Toto’s Leon Russell-inspired take on “It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry” is a fantastic end to an album which deserves a revisit.

Matt Mayhall and Dan Rosenboom - 'Language' (2020)

Matt Mayhall and Dan Rosenboom – ‘Language’ (2020)

With lengthy reputations in cutting edge jazz, improvised music and rock, Matt Mayhall and Dan Rosenboom bring a unique telepathy to this project.

How Peter Frampton Reaffirmed His Legend on 'Thank You Mr. Churchill'

How Peter Frampton Reaffirmed His Legend on ‘Thank You Mr. Churchill’

Peter Frampton returned to bread-and-butter straight-ahead rock 10 years ago today on ‘Thank You Mr. Churchill.’ It may as well have been 1976 all over again.

Richard Turgeon, "22" (2020): One Track Mind

Richard Turgeon, “22” (2020): One Track Mind

Richard Turgeon’s energetic delivery of “22” is right in sync with its youth-obsessed theme.

Charles Rumback, "Burning Daylight" from 'June Holiday' (2020): Something Else! Video Premiere

Charles Rumback, “Burning Daylight” from ‘June Holiday’ (2020): Something Else! Video Premiere

Here is the streaming premiere of Charles Rumback’s “Burning Daylight” track from his upcoming LP ‘June Holiday.’

Chicago, "If She Would Have Been Faithful" from 'Chicago 18' (1986): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “If She Would Have Been Faithful” from ‘Chicago 18’ (1986): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago’s “If She Would Have Been Faithful” reached No. 17, but quantity doesn’t mean quality.

Vinyl

The 1957 Tail-Fin Fiasco – ‘The Harvard Tango’ (2020)

For those craving quality, smart mainstream rock, the 1957 Tail-Fin Fiasco’s ‘The Harvard Tango’ is well worth the listen and the purchase.