Archive for September, 2023

Part of Neil Young’s Creative Process Was Ignoring Bob Dylan

Part of Neil Young’s Creative Process Was Ignoring Bob Dylan

Neil Young memorably tipped his hat to Bob Dylan two decades ago on ‘Greendale,’ but only after years of staying far away from his work.

Photos taken in Los Angeles on 06/10/23.

Jeff Lorber Fusion – ‘The Drop’ (2023)

Jeff Lorber shows no sign of running out of fuel, and ‘The Drop’ shows he’s putting everything into his craft today, just as he did some 30 albums ago.

Pink Floyd Engineer Alan Parsons Had the Perfect ‘Wizard of Oz’ Quip

Pink Floyd Engineer Alan Parsons Had the Perfect ‘Wizard of Oz’ Quip

It’s unclear whether Roger Waters’ pending remake of the Pink Floyd classic ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ will once again sync up with ‘The Wizard of Oz.’

Ever Wonder How David Byrne Fit Inside That Giant Talking Heads Suit?

Ever Wonder How David Byrne Fit Inside That Giant Talking Heads Suit?

David Byrne’s suit became a defining image from the Talking Heads’ ‘Stop Making Sense’ – and a key element in the clip announcing the film’s new re-release.

Can Yes’ Disappointing ‘Tormato’ Be Saved by Its Deep Cuts?

Can Yes’ Disappointing ‘Tormato’ Be Saved by Its Deep Cuts?

‘Tormato’ arrived 45 years ago today as the deflating final album from Yes’ classic lineup. Let’s talk about what might have been.

John Wetton, Jonny Greenwood, Downes Braide Association + Others: Five for the Road

John Wetton, Jonny Greenwood, Downes Braide Association + Others: Five for the Road

John Wetton, Jonny Greenwood and Downes Braide Association headline this edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.

Tomas Fujiwara [w/ Tomeka Reid + Patricia Brennan] – ‘Pith’ (2023)

Tomas Fujiwara [w/ Tomeka Reid + Patricia Brennan] – ‘Pith’ (2023)

Tomas Fujiwara and his 7 Poets Trio opens up a cool new vista of jazz with the spare but daring ‘Pith.’

Matthew Shipp – ‘The Intrinsic Nature of Shipp’ (2023)

Matthew Shipp – ‘The Intrinsic Nature of Shipp’ (2023)

Matthew Shipp has made a lot of solo piano records but they never grow tiresome because of his ability to express something fresh every time. That’s the intrinsic nature of Shipp.

Reevaluating Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle’

Reevaluating Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle’

Record buyers stayed away in droves when Bruce Springsteen’s sophomore LP arrived 50 years ago today. Here’s why it’s actually one of rock’s perfect albums.

Soft Machine – ‘Other Doors’ (2023)

Soft Machine – ‘Other Doors’ (2023)

Soft Machine is a living musical equation that continues to evolve, while cradling a nest in the cathedral melodies of Canterbury city.