Archive for October, 2023

Kate Gentile – ‘Find Letter X’ (2023)

Kate Gentile – ‘Find Letter X’ (2023)

Kate Gentile held back no ambition in making the vast, unencumbered ‘Find Letter X,’ as her band carried out thoroughly conceived, nonconformist concepts.

How the Holocaust Shaped One of Rock’s Signature Bands

How the Holocaust Shaped One of Rock’s Signature Bands

Rush legend Geddy Lee was born 70 years ago to a gutsy pair of World War II-era survivors: “Out of this horrible thing came – me!”

Why ‘Selling England by the Pound’ Remains Genesis’ Most Complete Album

Why ‘Selling England by the Pound’ Remains Genesis’ Most Complete Album

Issued 50 years ago this week, ‘Selling England by the Pound’ found the soon-to-vanish five-man Genesis lineup at the peak of their powers.

Brainiac 5 – ‘Memory or Dream’ (2023)

Brainiac 5 – ‘Memory or Dream’ (2023)

Brainiac 5’s new album ‘Memory or Dream’ is wonderful ’60s and ’70s stuff that has been tugged and transported into our modern world. But with a twist.

Mark Vickness Interconnected – ‘In the Rain Shadow’ (2023)

Mark Vickness Interconnected – ‘In the Rain Shadow’ (2023)

‘In the Rain Shadow’ is largely inspired by progressive fingerstyle guitarist and composer Mark Vickness’ move to the high desert of California.

How Dave Grohl Surprised Everybody With That Paul McCartney Collaboration

How Dave Grohl Surprised Everybody With That Paul McCartney Collaboration

Dave Grohl kept a jam session with Paul McCartney secret 10 years ago to create what he called a ‘holy f— moment’ in ‘Sound City.’

Ivo Perelman + Nate Wooley – ‘Polarity 2’ (2023)

Ivo Perelman + Nate Wooley – ‘Polarity 2’ (2023)

Ivo Perelman and Nate Wooley once again push each other to peak performances, and since their peaks are high, so is the level of improvisation.

‘Leon Russell: The Master of Space and Time’s Journey Through Rock & Roll History’ (2023): Books

‘Leon Russell: The Master of Space and Time’s Journey Through Rock & Roll History’ (2023): Books

If you remember Leon Russell, then you remember a certain era. Even-handed author Bill Janovitz takes us back.

Adam Lambert’s Favorite Queen Song Might Surprise You

Adam Lambert’s Favorite Queen Song Might Surprise You

Queen is set for another run through North America with Adam Lambert, kicking off Wednesday night in Baltimore and continuing through November.

Are These the Worst-Ever Bob Dylan Songs?

Are These the Worst-Ever Bob Dylan Songs?

The most difficult comparison Bob Dylan ever faces is with his former selves. Still, some selves were undoubtedly worse than others.