Joe Sofra, “One of Those Things” (2020): One Track Mind
Joe Sofra’s deep and burly vocals sound like a cross between Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley, and he navigates “One of Those Things” with intimacy and assurance.
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Richard Turgeon, “Learning to Fly” (2020): One Track Mind
Richard Turgeon covers a song about coping and adapting when life is seemingly unbearable, which surely speaks to a lot of us right now.
Diamond Hands – ‘Diamond Hands’ (2006; 2020 reissue)
If you weren’t aware of the copyright date of ‘Diamond Hands,’ you could easily be hoodwinked into thinking it is a long lost George Harrison project.
Alex Jordan – ‘The Subtle Exhibitionist’ (2020)
Alex Jordan’s ‘The Subtle Exhibitionist’ is a dazzling debut from an artist whose spirited music is primed to make a major impact.
Quincy – ’35 Years On’ (2020)
Quincy has returned with a highly enjoyable set of songs that rank as a sensible extension to the unfulfilled promise of their debut album.
Richard Turgeon, “Live Forever” (2020): One Track Mind
Richard Turgeon’s cover of “Live Forever” almost feels like a contemporary anthem regarding conspiracy theories surrounding the novel coronavirus.
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.
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.
