Henrik Cederblom – ‘Zobop’ (2020)
A melodic hybrid of Swedish folk/jazz-rock, Henrik Cederblom’s ‘Zobop’ serves as a much-needed musical life jacket.
Archive for August, 2020
Chicago, “What Kind of Man Would I Be?” from ‘Chicago 19’ (1988): Saturdays in the Park
Jason Scheff does a lot better delivering songs emotionally when he writes or co-writes them. Chicago’s “What Kind of Man Would I Be?” is a perfect example.
How Yes Finally Saved ‘Drama’ From Unjust Obscurity
Released 40 years ago this week, ‘Drama’ served as a bridge between Yes’ ’70s-era prog sound and the approachable prog-pop from the decade to follow.
Matt Wilson Quartet – ‘Hug!’ (2020)
Music has always been a pick-me-up elixir, and the new Matt Wilson album arrives just in time. Right now, we can all use a ‘Hug!’
Julee Johnson, “So on Top of the World” (2020): One Track Mind
Julee Johnson’s “So on Top of the World” marries a bubbly disco beat to a simple and steady pop rock finish that is impossible to resist.
Adam Miller – ‘Unify’ (2020)
The refreshingly direct, melodic and consistently satisfying ‘Unify’ should put Adam Miller on any guitar enthusiast’s radar screen.
Toto, “Taint Your World” from ‘Falling in Between’ (2006): Toto Tuesdays
Hard rocking songs from Toto are not uncommon, but “Taint You World” ups the game for a band with already high standards.
Trevor Rabin, Nir Felder, Judith Owen + Others: Five For the Road
Trevor Rabin, Nir Felder, Judith Owen are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.
Mandoki Soulmates – ‘Living in the Gap’ + ‘Hungarian Pictures’ (2020)
No dusty throwbacks, Mandoki Soulmates push prog into a very here-and-now wide-open throttle with two sweeping new albums.
Chicago, “Look Away” from ‘Chicago 19’ (1988): Saturdays in the Park
Producer Ron Nevison takes over for Bill Champlin’s “Look Away,” a faceless smash single from a forgettable Chicago album.
