Archive for June, 2021

Brian Bromberg: The Albums That Shaped My Career

Brian Bromberg: The Albums That Shaped My Career

Bassist Brian Bromberg joins Ross Boissoneau to discuss career-turning LPs from Miles Davis and Return to Forever, and what he’s listening to now.

Toto, "In a Little While" from 'Old Is New' (2018): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “In a Little While” from ‘Old Is New’ (2018): Toto Tuesdays

Completed years later from an old demo, “In a Little While” could have appeared on any previous Toto album and still been a standout.

Dario and the Clear - 'Optic Nerve' (2021)

Dario and the Clear – ‘Optic Nerve’ (2021)

Dario and the Clear’s wonderful progressive-rock album ‘Optic Nerve’ follows a King Crimson path into very vital and very clever rock grooves.

Steely Dan - 'Everything Must Go' (2003): On Second Thought

Steely Dan – ‘Everything Must Go’ (2003): On Second Thought

‘Everything Must Go’ boasts a warmth missing from 1977’s ‘Aja,’ the album Steely Dan fans usually gush over, as well as 1980’s ‘Gaucho.’

Michael Bisio, Kirk Knuffke + Fred Lonberg-Holm - 'The Art Spirit' (2021)

Michael Bisio, Kirk Knuffke + Fred Lonberg-Holm – ‘The Art Spirit’ (2021)

Michael Bisio, Kirk Knuffke and Fred Lonberg-Holm are artistic rebels as Robert Henri was, but their music isn’t outside just for the sake of being outside.

Traffic's Catalog Returns as Individual Vinyl Reissues – But Something Is Missing

Traffic’s Catalog Returns as Individual Vinyl Reissues – But Something Is Missing

Traffic’s albums are presented in their original packaging and sport the iconic pink U.K. Island Records label. Unfortunately, they forgot a key element.

Roger Daltrey - 'Ride a Rock Horse' (1975): Forgotten Series

Roger Daltrey – ‘Ride a Rock Horse’ (1975): Forgotten Series

‘Ride a Rock Horse’ managed a bit of a tougher edge, compared to Roger Daltrey’s self-titled debut effort from 1973.

Duck Baker - 'Confabulations' (2021)

Duck Baker – ‘Confabulations’ (2021)

‘Confabulations’ wasn’t made with the public in mind, and that might be why this makes such a great entry point for the avant-garde side of Duck Baker.

Yes, "You Can Be Saved" from 'Tormato' (bonus track, 1978): YESterdays

Yes, “You Can Be Saved” from ‘Tormato’ (bonus track, 1978): YESterdays

It’s unclear why “You Can Be Saved” wasn’t finished for ‘Tormato’ or some future project, but such speculation is the joy of being a Yes fan.

Patrick Ames - 'The Virtualistics' (2021)

Patrick Ames – ‘The Virtualistics’ (2021)

Patrick Ames’ ‘The Virtualistics’ encompasses the good and bad of the pandemic, but the overriding message is hope.