Richard Turgeon – ‘Sea Change’ (2020)
Bay Area resident Richard Turgeon’s fourth studio album, ‘Sea Change,’ contains a hail of hooks which promise to pull in continual praise.
Articles by: Beverly Paterson
The Successful Failures, “This Girl” from ‘Pack Up Your Shadows’ (2020): One Track Mind
Sounding like a long-lost Big Star gem, the Successful Failures’ “This Girl” has all the essential markings of a summer hit single.
Richard Turgeon, “Never Leaving California” (2020): One Track Mind
Vibrating with volume, Richard Turgeon’s “Never Leaving California” projects a mood that fits right in with its dark subject matter.
Al Stewart – ‘Year of the Cat’ (1976): On Second Thought
A striking synthesis of folk, classical, pop and rock, ‘Year of the Cat’ deftly demonstrated Al Stewart’s ability to craft literate songs.
The Knack – ‘Round Trip’ (1981): Forgotten Series
Ranking as perhaps the Knack’s greatest album, ‘Round Trip’ sadly failed to make the impact it so rightfully deserved.
Pop Co-Op – ‘Factory Settings’ (2020)
Pop Co-Op boldly broadcasts their influences, but ‘Factory Settings’ isn’t an exercise in retro-mania. Every song is stamped with the band’s unique imprint.
Jim Basnight – ‘Not Changing’ (2019)
Blue-collar rock with brains, filtered through a rather punky vibe, ‘Not Changing’ reveals the heart, soul and mind of Jim Basnight.
Richard Turgeon, “22” (2020): One Track Mind
Richard Turgeon’s energetic delivery of “22” is right in sync with its youth-obsessed theme.
Presley’s Beatles, “Can’t Help Falling In Love / Let It Be” (2020): One Track Mind
The debut download single from Presley’s Beatles mashes together a 1961 smash hit from the King with the Liverpool band’s 1970 chart-topper.
Richard Turgeon, “Sunset” (2020): One Track Mind
Richard Turgeon’s latest single is clothed in appealing arrangements consisting of chiming guitars, polished melodies and a breezy chorus.
