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The Bright Spots in George Harrison’s Troubled ‘Dark Horse’ Era
December 29, 2024‘Dark Horse’ and its subsequent tour arrived 50 years ago amid a period of conflict and uncertainty for George Harrison. But there were bright spots.
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The Rescued Early Paul McCartney Song That Completed ‘Beatles For Sale’
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The Pink Floyd Deep Cut That Perfectly Encapsulates ‘The Wall’
November 29, 2024
The Bright Spots in George Harrison’s Troubled ‘Dark Horse’ Era
December 29, 2024‘Dark Horse’ and its subsequent tour arrived 50 years ago amid a period of conflict and uncertainty for George Harrison. But there were bright spots.
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Jazz Guitarist Juan Dhas Discusses ‘Aether’: Something Else! Interview
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Tower of Power, Jennifer Hudson, Ben Folds + Others: 2024’s Seasonal Sounds
November 25, 2024
Patrice Rushen – ‘Prelusion’ (1974, 2024 Remaster)
January 2, 2025Fifty years on, Patrice Rushen’s ‘Prelusion’ continues to be more than some artifact of its time, it’s the auspicious introduction of a precocious, enormous talent
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Camila Nebbia, Dietrich Eichmann, John Hughes + Jeff Arnal – ‘Chrononaux’ (2024)
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[Ahmed] – ‘Wood Blues’ (2024)
December 31, 2024
Patrice Rushen – ‘Prelusion’ (1974, 2024 Remaster)
January 2, 2025Fifty years on, Patrice Rushen’s ‘Prelusion’ continues to be more than some artifact of its time, it’s the auspicious introduction of a precocious, enormous talent
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Takuya Kuroda – ‘Rising Son’ (2014, 2024 reissue)
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Nik Bärtsch’s Ronin – ‘SPIN’ (2024)
December 8, 2024
Camila Nebbia, Dietrich Eichmann, John Hughes + Jeff Arnal – ‘Chrononaux’ (2024)
January 1, 2025The moments are long on ‘Chrononaux’ but there aren’t any dull ones. Camila Nebbia, Dietrich Eichmann, John Hughes and Jeff Arnal are just too dialed into each other for that to happen.
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Peter Van Huffel, Meinrad Kneer + Yorgos Dimitraidis – ‘Synomilies’ (2024)
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Dan Blacksberg – ‘The Psychic/Body Sound System’ (2024)
December 1, 2024
The Bright Spots in George Harrison’s Troubled ‘Dark Horse’ Era
December 29, 2024‘Dark Horse’ and its subsequent tour arrived 50 years ago amid a period of conflict and uncertainty for George Harrison. But there were bright spots.
Cheer-Accident – ‘Vacate’ (2024)
January 3, 2025Cheer-Accident’s ‘Vacate’ is an “easy listening” record from an art rock band that deserves close listening.
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The Pink Floyd Deep Cut That Perfectly Encapsulates ‘The Wall’
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Coincidence – ‘Coincidence,’ ‘Clef de Ciel’ + ‘Archives 1973-1974’ (2024)
November 17, 2024
Why That Self-Titled 1994 Album Is the Best Motley Crue You Never Heard
March 18, 2024Released 30 years ago, ‘Motley Crue’ is actually their heaviest and most mature record – mature, of course, being a relative term.
Jon Anderson, Reza Khan, CSNY + Others: Ross Boissoneau’s Best of 2024
December 30, 2024Jon Anderson, Reza Khan, Crosby Stills Nash and Young and others appear on Ross Boissoneau’s Best of 2024 list, along with some he missed along the way.
Bernie Chiaravalle, Fernando Perdomo + Others: Preston Frazier’s 2024 Best of Rock
December 13, 2024Preston Frazier shares his favorites from Bernie Chiaravalle and Fernando Perdomo to Alex E. Chavez and Parlor Greens on this list of the Best of 2024 in Rock.
Will Galison, “Every Child Loved” (2024): One Track Mind
October 30, 2024Will Galison’s “Every Child Loved” is a heartfelt song that underscores this harmonica virtuoso’s flair as a singer-songwriter.
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Andrew Gabbard – ‘Ramble and Rave On’ (2024)
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Bill Frisell, Andrew Cyrille + Kit Downes – ‘Breaking the Shell’ (2024)
October 25, 2024
‘Penny Singleton: A Biography’: ‘Blondie’ and Beyond
July 4, 2024‘Penny Singleton: A Biography’ author Steve Randisi joins Mike Tiano to discuss the long-running Blondie star’s remarkable life and career.
Dan Weiss, Bobby Broom, Judith Owen + Others: Five for the Road
June 6, 2024Dan Weiss, Bobby Broom, Judith Owen and others are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.
The Rescued Early Paul McCartney Song That Completed ‘Beatles For Sale’
December 4, 2024Released 60 years ago today, the Beatles’ fourth album dug deeply for a track that had originally been demoed in Paul McCartney’s childhood bathroom.
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The Pink Floyd Deep Cut That Perfectly Encapsulates ‘The Wall’
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A Rare Beatles Cover Proves John Lennon Was Wrong About His Voice
November 26, 2024
Lightnin’ Hopkins with Sonny Terry – ‘Last Night Blues’ (1960; 2024 reissue)
October 18, 2024Lightnin’ Hopkins’ newly reissued ‘Last Night Blues’ pays homage to the roots of blues while also inviting new listeners to appreciate its timeless appeal.
Narada Michael Walden: The Albums That Shaped My Career
September 9, 2024Narada Michael Walden’s music and that of the artists he works with varies intriguingly from genre to genre. So do the albums that shaped his career.
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Sylvester – ‘Live at the Opera House’ (2024)
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Let ‘South of the Snooty Fox’ Open Your World to Underrated Sterling Harrison
July 8, 2024
60 Years Later, the Beatles’ ‘Hard Day’s Night’ Is Still Revolutionary
August 20, 2024‘A Hard Day’s Night’ premiered in the U.S. in August 1964, catapulting the Beatles into stratospheric fame.
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‘Penny Singleton: A Biography’: ‘Blondie’ and Beyond
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How the Seattle Cinerama Was Reborn as SIFF Cinema Downtown
April 12, 2024
Why the Rolling Stones’ Harrowing ‘Gimme Shelter’ is Still Revealing New Depths
November 18, 2024Issued 55 years ago on ‘Let It Bleed,’ the Rolling Stones’ “Gimme Shelter” has a narrative so involving that it even drew in a non-lyrics guy like me.
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60 Years Later, the Beatles’ ‘Hard Day’s Night’ Is Still Revolutionary
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Norman Lear Would Change Modern TV, But First He Came to Iowa
December 11, 2023
How ‘Hollies Sing Hollies’ Showed New Promise After Graham Nash’s Exit
November 14, 2024Released 55 years ago this month, ‘Hollies Sing Hollies’ retains the spellbinding harmony and melodic smarts that brought the Hollies acclaim in the first place.
How ‘Hollies Sing Hollies’ Showed New Promise After Graham Nash’s Exit
November 14, 2024Released 55 years ago this month, ‘Hollies Sing Hollies’ retains the spellbinding harmony and melodic smarts that brought the Hollies acclaim in the first place.
The Five Must-Have Songs For Your Halloween Playlist
October 31, 2024Stuck for a Halloween playlist to help while away the minutes between tonight’s zombie apocalypses? Start here.
Playin’ the Changes With Tom Petty, Aerosmith + Cheap Trick: Shadows in Stereo
October 25, 2021Often over-looked albums by Tom Petty, Aerosmith and Cheap Trick are turning 40 next year. But why wait for a rock ‘n’ roll re-evaluation?
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MC5 – ‘High Time’ (1971): Shadows in Stereo
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AC/DC, Tom Petty, Neil Young + Others: Shadows in Stereo (Lockdown Edition)
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