Archive for September, 2021

Toto, “We’ll Keep On Running” from ‘Old Is New’ (2018) : Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “We’ll Keep On Running” from ‘Old Is New’ (2018) : Toto Tuesdays

Leave it to Toto to conclude what may be their final studio album with “We’ll Keep On Running,” a total head-scratcher.

Charged Particles – ‘Live at the Baked Potato’; Mike Bogle – ‘Let There Be Light’ (2021)

Charged Particles – ‘Live at the Baked Potato’; Mike Bogle – ‘Let There Be Light’ (2021)

These new albums by Dr. Mike Bogle and Charged Particles prove jazz labels are trivial at best, and ultimately irrelevant.

Sluka, “Happy In Your World” (2021): One Track Mind

Sluka, “Happy In Your World” (2021): One Track Mind

Sluka’s latest single “Happy In Your World” is about humanity and historic events which have happened on this “pale blue dot.”

Chicago, “King of Might Have Been” from ‘Chicago XXX’ (2006): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “King of Might Have Been” from ‘Chicago XXX’ (2006): Saturdays in the Park

“King of Might Have Been” really wants to go somewhere, and Chicago once again tries with painful obviousness to get it there.

Chillingsworth Surfingham – ‘Chillingsworth’ (2021)

Chillingsworth Surfingham – ‘Chillingsworth’ (2021)

Chillingsworth Surfingham is actually a pseudonym for John Ashfield, who is the leader of the internationally known San Francisco band the Bobbleheads.

Tony Kaye, Madeleine Peyroux, David Garfield + Others: Five for the Road

Tony Kaye, Madeleine Peyroux, David Garfield + Others: Five for the Road

Tony Kaye, Madeleine Peyroux, David Garfield and others are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.

Steph Richards with Joshua White, “Zephyr” (2021): Something Else! video premiere

Steph Richards with Joshua White, “Zephyr” (2021): Something Else! video premiere

The highly individual trumpet of Steph Richards and the interesting twists heard on “Zephyr” set the pattern for the rest of the upcoming adventurous album of the same name.

Toto, “Struck By Lightning” from ‘Old Is New’ (2018): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Struck By Lightning” from ‘Old Is New’ (2018): Toto Tuesdays

“Struck by Lightning” would actually have been a perfect way to end ‘Old Is New,’ and Toto’s studio recording career. Here’s why.

MC5 – ‘High Time’ (1971): Shadows in Stereo

MC5 – ‘High Time’ (1971): Shadows in Stereo

Why is there no fanfare for the 50th anniversary of MC5’s ‘High Time’? As seems to be typical these days, I have no answer.

Steely Dan, “Aja” from ‘Northeast Corridor’ (2021): Steely Dan Sunday

Steely Dan, “Aja” from ‘Northeast Corridor’ (2021): Steely Dan Sunday

An expertly performed live version of the opus “Aja” is an advance single from the upcoming concert album ‘Northeast Corridor: Steely Dan Live!’