How I Finally Came to Love Crowded House’s Underrated ‘Time On Earth’
Crowded House issued ‘Time On Earth’ 15 years ago today, and the LP didn’t immediately click with me – then, it suddenly and completely did.
Archive for June, 2022
Whit Dickey – ‘Astral Long Form: Staircase in Space’ (2022)
Whit Dickey’s deep trust in his bandmates and himself was greatly rewarded for his highly improvisational quartet outing ‘Astral Long Form: Staircase in Space.’
Nick Dunston, “Spider Season” (2022): Something Else! streaming premiere
Here is the streaming premiere of “Spider Season,” the dauntless title track from bassist Nick Dunston’s upcoming second album of the same name.
Ozzy Osbourne + Jeff Beck, “Patient Number 9” (2022): One Track Mind
I feel like I shouldn’t like Ozzy Osbourne’s new Jeff Beck collaboration, “Patient Number 9” – but I do. And I mean I really do.
How Tom Waits and Crystal Gayle Saved ‘One From the Heart’
An accompanying album by Tom Waits and Crystal Gayle from 40 years ago was the best thing about Francis Ford Coppola’s memorable flop ‘One From the Heart.’
Dan Schnelle – ‘Shine Thru’ (2022)
‘Shine Thru’ presents Dan Schnelle as not just a fine drummer but a complete artist who already has it all figured out.
E3 by Alex Lakusta – ‘Transmit Slow’ (2022)
E3 by Alex Lakusta’s ‘Transmit Slow’ offers something for those looking for musicianship and for those who crave electrified sonics and interesting chord progressions.
Mamas Gun – ‘Cure the Jones’ (2022)
Mamas Gun offers a Thom Bell-inspired neo-soul message of hope and regrowth from seeds that have survived the harsh COVID winter.
Anthony Fung – ‘What Does It Mean to Be Free’ (2022)
The triumph of Anthony Fung’s ‘What Does It Mean to Be Free’ comes from distilling all of his bountiful ideas into an articulate and unified set of works.
In Defense of the Unfairly Overlooked ‘Bee Gees’ 1st’
Released 55 years ago, ‘Bees Gees’ 1st’ has since somehow disappeared from the public consciousness.
