Archive for January, 2022

Steely Dan, "Things I Miss the Most [Live]" (2021): Steely Dan Sunday

Steely Dan, “Things I Miss the Most [Live]” (2021): Steely Dan Sunday

Preston Frazier says the inclusion of this lovely song from Steely Dan’s ‘Everything Must Go’ is highly welcome, but bittersweet.

This Is a Tough One: Saying Goodbye to My Guy, Meat Loaf

This Is a Tough One: Saying Goodbye to My Guy, Meat Loaf

Songwriter Erik Ritland reflects on the impact Meat Loaf had on his music – and his life.

Chicago, "Watching All the Colors" (2014): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Watching All the Colors” (2014): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago’s “Watching All the Colors” introduced fans to Lou Pardini, but in the end is just a pleasant little bon-bon, forgotten as soon as it’s over.

The Best Prog Album of 2021 You're Not Hearing?

The Best Prog Album of 2021 You’re Not Hearing?

Mike Tiano’s recently released progressive-rock LP ‘Creetisvan’ features contributions from David Sancious, Randy George and Billy Sherwood.

John Mellencamp's 'Freedom's Road' Heralded an On-Going Artistic Rejuvenation

John Mellencamp’s ‘Freedom’s Road’ Heralded an On-Going Artistic Rejuvenation

Released 15 years ago this week, John Mellencamp’s ‘Freedom’s Road’ explored the uncertainties that exist inside middle America’s most reliable traditions.

Projekt Gemineye - 'In the Year 3073 Book III' (2022)

Projekt Gemineye – ‘In the Year 3073 Book III’ (2022)

Projekt Gemineye’s ‘In the Year 3073’ trilogy has been an invigorating ride, with an ending which more than exceeds expectation.

Lindsey Webster with Brian Culbertson, "I Didn't Mean It" (2022): One Track Mind

Lindsey Webster with Brian Culbertson, “I Didn’t Mean It” (2022): One Track Mind

Here is “I Didn’t Mean It,” a new smooth groovin’ single from jazz-pop songstress Lindsey Webster with a nice assist from Brian Culbertson’s trombone.

Paul McCartney - 'The Lyrics' (2021): Books

Paul McCartney – ‘The Lyrics’ (2021): Books

Paul McCartney has repeatedly turned down requests to write an autobiography. Instead, he’s given us this expansive two-volume look at his lyrics.

Steven Bernstein's Millennial Territory Orchestra feat. Catherine Russell, "Yes We Can" (2022): One Track Mind

Steven Bernstein’s Millennial Territory Orchestra feat. Catherine Russell, “Yes We Can” (2022): One Track Mind

Steven Bernstein’s MTO and Catherine Russell convert Allen Toussaint’s R&B classic “Yes We Can” into a joyful, New Orleans jazz funeral parade.

Drug Couple - 'Stoned Weekend' (2022)

Drug Couple – ‘Stoned Weekend’ (2022)

Drug Couple’s new album ‘Stoned Weekend’ is definitive proof that, in several parallel universes, “strawberry fields” are indeed “forever.”