JD Souther – ‘If the World Was You’ (2008): On Second Thought
JD Souther’s ‘If the World Was You’ demonstrated that a great artist in the second half of his career can still deliver compelling work.
Archive for April, 2022
Ben Craven Goes Inside ‘Monsters From the Id’: Something Else! Interview
Ben Craven stopped in for a Something Else! Sitdown with Preston Frazier to discuss constructing his new album ‘Monsters From the Id.’
How Norah Jones Examined a Deep Hurt on ‘… Little Broken Hearts’
Released 10 years ago this week, ‘… Little Broken Hearts’ revealed this mind-boggling idea: Somebody cheated on Norah Jones?!
Miles Okazaki Quartet – ‘Thisness’ (2022)
With ‘Thisness,’ Miles Okazuki and his nimble, astute and funky quartet take yet another significant artistic step forward.
Yes’ ‘Close to the Edge’: The Coda Key Change
Mike Tiano explores how a subsequent update on the title track of Yes’ masterpiece ‘Close to the Edge’ happened – and why it matters.
Roberto Zorzi, Scott Amendola, Jason Hoopes + Elliott Sharp – ‘Four Corners Make a Circle’ (2022)
Roberto Zorzi, Scott Amendola, Jason Hoopes and Elliott Sharp are capable of anything, making for an unpredictable mix of textures, technology and prowess.
Spencer Elliott – ‘SE3’ (2022)
Spencer Elliott’s ‘SE3’ journeys into different genres, mixes things up then transforms into music that sounds familiar yet has new vibes.
Carla Olson, “I Can See For Miles” (2022): One Track Mind
Covering a song so unique and classic like the Who’s smash hit “I Can See For Miles” can be rather risky, but Carla Olson pulls it off.
How I Belatedly Learned to Love the Cure’s ‘Wish’
‘Wish’ arrived 30 years ago today as a return to form for the Cure. It just wasn’t the form I wanted.
Ornette Coleman – ‘Genesis of Genius: The Contemporary Albums’ (1958-59; 2022 reissue)
‘Genesis of Genius: The Contemporary Albums’ might not be as ‘legendary’ as what soon followed, but this is where the legend of Ornette Coleman begins.
