How Anders Osborne Came Into His Own With ‘American Patchwork’
Released a decade ago this week, Anders Osborne’s ‘American Patchwork’ showcased both his rocking and songwriter sides.
Archive for April, 2020
The Hot Club of Philadelphia – ‘Gypsy-Americana’ (2020)
The Hot Club of Philadelphia’s ‘Gypsy-Americana’ is joyful, very listenable and well worth the five-year wait for fans.
Roky Erickson’s Final Triumph of the Human Spirit on ‘True Love Cast Out All Evil’
Released a decade ago this week, ‘True Love Cast Out All Evil’ stands as Roky Erickson’s last heartfelt invitation back to a career often ofter looked.
GRID – ‘Decomposing Force’ (2020)
GRID doesn’t make music suitable for most moods, and they never set out to do that.
Yes, “In the Presence Of” from ‘Magnification’ (2001): YESterdays
While not as adventurous as the preceding “Dreamtime,” this simply fantastic ballad is executed with the level of finesse expected from Yes.
Trombone Shorty Raced Beyond Genres on Transcendent ‘Backatown’
Trombone Shorty’s tenure as one of New Orleans’ main music ambassadors began 10 years ago today with the release of ‘Backatown.’
Karl Evangelista, “Apura!” “Utang Na Loob” + “FDT” (2020): Something Else! premiere
Here is the world premiere of a trio of tracks from San Francisco Bay area guitar provocateur Karl Evangelista, from his upcoming album ‘Apura!’
Witch ‘n’ Monk – ‘Witch ‘n’ Monk’ (2020)
‘Witch ‘n’ Monk’ transcends definition, cheerfully sitting on the outer reaches of contemporary music, jazz-punk and experimental music.
The Lickerish Quartet – ‘Threesome Vol. 1’ EP (2020)
With every member having chops, pipes and creative flair, ‘Threesome Vol. 1’ introduces the Lickerish Quartet as Jellyfish’s rightful successor.
Chicago, “Forever” from ‘Chicago 18’ (1986): Saturdays in the Park
Though I wouldn’t call it a Robert Lamm co-written masterpiece, Chicago’s “Forever” remains a beautiful, thought-provoking love song.
