‘Welcome to Zamrock! Vol. 1 and 2’ (2017): On Second Thought
‘Welcome to Zamrock! Vol. 1 and 2’ is proof positive that one can still be inspired by the music of the world, no matter who started it – or even who borrowed it.
Archive for September, 2022
Thumbscrew – ‘Multicolored Midnight’ (2022)
Thumbscrew continues to perform greater than the sum of its considerable parts, as ‘Multicolored Midnight’ retains all the freshness of their first time together.
Peter Greenaway’s ‘Prospero’s Books’ (1991): Reel to Real
A gorgeously textured spell of a film, the Peter Greenaway-directed ‘Prospero’s Books’ is unmatched for visual audacity and sophisticated narration.
So Long Seven, “Mad Nomad,” (2022): Something Else video premiere
Here is the video premiere of “Mad Nomad,” from the appealing world-music quartet So Long Seven.
When Peter Gabriel Suddenly Decided to Open Up on ‘Us’
Peter Gabriel returned 30 years ago this week with a heart-rending ‘So’ follow up that surveyed the wreckage of two past relationships.
Yaya Diallo – ‘Kachii: Traditions to Traditions’ (2022)
Yaya Diallo uses an old-meets-new approach on ‘Kachii: Traditions to Traditions’ to create something that is interesting, calming and thoughtful.
Young Gun Silver Fox, “Rolling Back” (2022): Something Else! sneak peek
“Rolling Back” is a strong indicator that Young Gun Silver Fox’s fourth LP will be yet another yacht-rock dandy from Andy Platts and Shawn Lee.
A World of Their Own: How ‘Aja’ Changed Everything For Steely Dan
Steely Dan signaled a shift in direction 45 years ago today with the release of ‘Aja,’ a finely tuned lyrical and musical triumph.
Dan Kurfirst’s Arkinetics, “Not Yet” (2022): Something Else! video premiere
Here is the video premiere of the chilled ethno-jazz jam “Not Yet” from Dan Kurfirst’s Arkinetics.
Why ‘Big Generator’ Failed to Build on Yes’ Amazing ‘90125’ Breakthrough
Released 35 years ago today, ‘Big Generator’ took a step back after Yes’ complete reinvention with ‘90125.’ What went wrong?
