Archive for August, 2023

How Robbie Robertson Changed Bob Dylan Forever

How Robbie Robertson Changed Bob Dylan Forever

Bob Dylan has played with a lot of electric guitarists. Fine players, all. One stands alone, however, in this long musical history: Robbie Robertson.

William the Conqueror – ‘Excuse Me While I Vanish’ (2023)

William the Conqueror – ‘Excuse Me While I Vanish’ (2023)

With ‘Excuse Me While I Vanish,’ William the Conqueror has created a red-hot guitar sermon with good old-fashioned rock-trio insight.

Lyia Meta – ‘Always You’ (2023)

Lyia Meta – ‘Always You’ (2023)

Lyia Meta’s ‘Always You’ embarks on a jazz-pop journey, exploring her take on love, life and fun with songwriting collaborator Denise Dimin.

Dave Meder, “Modern Gothic” (2023): Video Premiere

Dave Meder, “Modern Gothic” (2023): Video Premiere

Here is the video premiere of “Modern Gothic” from Dave Meder and his quartet, featured on the upcoming release ‘New American Hymnal.’

How the Allman Brothers Band Rebounded Despite Crushing Loss

How the Allman Brothers Band Rebounded Despite Crushing Loss

Released 50 years ago this month, ‘Brothers and Sisters’ found the Allman Brothers Band recommitting to the group dynamic during a period of emotional turmoil.

Anthony Wilson – ‘Collodion’ (2023)

Anthony Wilson – ‘Collodion’ (2023)

With ‘Collodion,’ Anthony Wilson managed to turn what would be a stressful situation for lesser musicians into a cozy listening experience.

Chick Corea Elektric Band – ‘Light Years’ (1987, 2023 reissue)

Chick Corea Elektric Band – ‘Light Years’ (1987, 2023 reissue)

If you just want to hear Chick Corea and his mates shred like rock stars, 1987’s ‘Light Years’ by his Elektric Band is a good place for that.

Meshell Ndegeocello – ‘The Omnichord Real Book’ (2023)

Meshell Ndegeocello – ‘The Omnichord Real Book’ (2023)

This creative burst mostly came with help from jazz luminaries, but ‘The Omnichord Real Book’ still sounds like the singular Meshell Ndegeocello.

Angie Wells, ‘Abbey Road Reimagined’ + Others: Five For the Road

Angie Wells, ‘Abbey Road Reimagined’ + Others: Five For the Road

Angie Wells and ‘Abbey Road Reimagined’ headline the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.

Joshua Burnell – ‘Glass Knight’ (2023)

Joshua Burnell – ‘Glass Knight’ (2023)

With its genre-defying songs, Joshua Burnell’s ‘Glass Knight’ returns us to a time when folk, pop and rock blended into a clever tapestry.