Archive for March, 2023

Rolling Stones - 'GRRR Live!' (2023)

Rolling Stones – ‘GRRR Live!’ (2023)

They were once the World’s Greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll Band. A new Rolling Stones live set definitively answers whether they still are.

Wadada Leo Smith and Orange Wave Electric - 'Fire Illuminations' (2023)

Wadada Leo Smith and Orange Wave Electric – ‘Fire Illuminations’ (2023)

The electric-jazz foray ‘Fire Illuminations,’ like most Wadada Leo Smith albums, is not just another record. It’s another chapter in his fascinating, ongoing story.

Why Led Zeppelin's 'Houses of the Holy' Remains Unfairly Overlooked

Why Led Zeppelin’s ‘Houses of the Holy’ Remains Unfairly Overlooked

Led Zeppelin began experimenting with an entirely new palette of sounds 50 years ago this week with ‘Houses of the Holy.’

Rob Mazurek & Exploding Star Orchestra - 'Lightning Dreamers' (2023)

Rob Mazurek & Exploding Star Orchestra – ‘Lightning Dreamers’ (2023)

Sprung from the prolific mind of Rob Mazurek, the Exploding Star Orchestra started out in 2007 reaching toward towering heights of artistry and attaining them. Most amazingly, they still manage to do that today with ‘Lightning Dreamers.’

Good Intentions, "Neverending," from 'Devotion Comes Easy to Me' (2023): Video premiere

Good Intentions, “Neverending,” from ‘Devotion Comes Easy to Me’ (2023): Video premiere

Here is the video premiere of “Neverending,” from the debut album of Gregg Belisle-Chi’s post-rockers Good Intentions.

How 'Tennessee Pusher' Defined Old Crow Medicine Show's Constant Evolution

How ‘Tennessee Pusher’ Defined Old Crow Medicine Show’s Constant Evolution

‘Tennessee Pusher’ arrived 15 years ago with a new lineup and a big-time producer – but Old Crow Medicine Show’s essential wisdom and rootsy humor remained.

Ivo Perelman + Elliott Sharp - 'Artificial Intelligence' (2023)

Ivo Perelman + Elliott Sharp – ‘Artificial Intelligence’ (2023)

‘Artificial Intelligence’ has certain qualities brought by Elliott Sharp that are novel even by Ivo Perelman’s standards.

How Pink Floyd Came to a Grinding Halt with Didactic 'Final Cut'

How Pink Floyd Came to a Grinding Halt with Didactic ‘Final Cut’

Released 40 years ago this week, ‘The Final Cut’ presented Pink Floyd songs as nothing more than infrastructure for Roger Waters’ narratives.

Nick Finzer, "Waking Up" from 'Dreams, Visions, Illusions' (2023): One Track Mind

Nick Finzer, “Waking Up” from ‘Dreams, Visions, Illusions’ (2023): One Track Mind

With “Waking Up,” Nick Finzer continues to deliver engaging compositions which challenge both the players and his listeners.

Why the Beach Boys' 'Sail On, Sailor' Pointed to So Many Unrealized Triumphs

Why the Beach Boys’ ‘Sail On, Sailor’ Pointed to So Many Unrealized Triumphs

Released 50 years ago, “Sail On, Sailor” was a highlight of a Beach Boys era marked by seismic change, both musically and visually. It wouldn’t last.