Archive for September, 2020

OM [Urs Leimgruber, Christy Doran, Bobby Burri + Fredy Studer] - 'It's About Time' (2020)

OM [Urs Leimgruber, Christy Doran, Bobby Burri + Fredy Studer] – ‘It’s About Time’ (2020)

OM have been at the forefront of improvised music for almost 50 years, and ‘It’s About Time’ shows they’re still doing it as well as ever.

Toto, "Spiritual Man" from 'Falling in Between' (2006): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Spiritual Man” from ‘Falling in Between’ (2006): Toto Tuesdays

With Toto’s “Spiritual Man,” David Paich created a lyrical masterpiece and an evocative platform for some truly inspired performances.

Allman Betts Band, Randy Goodrum, Ian Dury + Others: Five for the Road

Allman Betts Band, Randy Goodrum, Ian Dury + Others: Five for the Road

Allman Betts Band, Randy Goodrum and Ian Dury are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.

How Black Country Communion's Debut Brought Back '70s-Style Hard Rock

How Black Country Communion’s Debut Brought Back ’70s-Style Hard Rock

Black Country Communion’s self-titled debut arrived 10 years ago today as a thunderous reminder of the golden age of Deep Purple, Black Sabbath and AC/DC.

Chicago, "Explain It to My Heart" from 'Twenty 1' (1991): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Explain It to My Heart” from ‘Twenty 1’ (1991): Saturdays in the Park

All things being equal, Chicago’s first album of the ’90s should have been a hit.

Wendy Eisenberg, "Centreville" from 'Auto' (2020): Something Else! Sneak Peek

Wendy Eisenberg, “Centreville” from ‘Auto’ (2020): Something Else! Sneak Peek

Singing and playing like a boss is an under-appreciated talent, and Wendy Eisenberg shows she can handle this demanding dual chore with “Centreville.”

Steppenwolf - 'Monster' (1969): On Second Thought

Steppenwolf – ‘Monster’ (1969): On Second Thought

Returning to a moment when Steppenwolf tried to reconcile the shortcomings of specific aspects of American history with the spirit of American optimism.

Merzbow, Mats Gustafsson + Balazs Pandi - 'Cuts Open' (2020)

Merzbow, Mats Gustafsson + Balazs Pandi – ‘Cuts Open’ (2020)

Merzbow, Mats Gustafsson and Balazs Pandi know how to manipulate calmness to make it as impactful as the ceaseless noise that they also create.

Luke Winslow-King: The Albums That Shaped My Career

Luke Winslow-King: The Albums That Shaped My Career

Slide-guitarist Luke Winslow-King joins Ross Boissoneau to discuss influential records by Bob Dylan, Ry Cooder and Mark Knopfler.

Yes, "The Game" from 'Heaven and Earth' (2014): YESterdays

Yes, “The Game” from ‘Heaven and Earth’ (2014): YESterdays

Most of ‘Heaven and Earth’ – including “The Game,” one of Yes co-founder Chris Squire’s last writing contributions – simply needed more focused production.