Articles by: Beverly Paterson

Richard Turgeon, "Parasite" (2021): One Track Mind

Richard Turgeon, “Parasite” (2021): One Track Mind

A self-composed piece of straight-up hard rock, Richard Turgeon’s “Parasite” is recited in a stadium-sized leer that firmly pushes the point home.

The Sails - 'Bang!: The Sails Best of 2006 to 2020' (2021)

The Sails – ‘Bang!: The Sails Best of 2006 to 2020’ (2021)

The Sails are quite the rage across the pond, and ‘Bang!: The Sails Best of 2006 to 2020’ provides the reason why.

Orpheus - 'Orpheus' (1968): Forgotten Series

Orpheus – ‘Orpheus’ (1968): Forgotten Series

An interesting collection of songs, ‘Orpheus’ smacks of poise and class, yet is balanced by enough curiosities to form a far-out feel.

Richard Turgeon, "Belladonna" (2021): One Track Mind

Richard Turgeon, “Belladonna” (2021): One Track Mind

Richard Turgeon’s unparalleled prowess for channeling classic-rock values really comes alive on this great song.

Ken Sharp, "Hold Me Touch Me" / "Mr. Make Believe" (2021) One Track Mind

Ken Sharp, “Hold Me Touch Me” / “Mr. Make Believe” (2021) One Track Mind

This homage to his heroes in Kiss also captures Ken Sharp’s own musical imagination in full force.

Huey Lewis and the News - 'Picture This' (1982): On Second Thought

Huey Lewis and the News – ‘Picture This’ (1982): On Second Thought

Flawless by any standards, ‘Picture This’ simply foreshadowed the mega-success that Huey Lewis and the News would experience.

Paul Revere and the Raiders - 'Something Happening' (1968): On Second Thought

Paul Revere and the Raiders – ‘Something Happening’ (1968): On Second Thought

With ‘Something Happening,’ Paul Revere and the Raiders aimed to discard their image as colonial-war costumed clowns and finally be taken seriously.

Ken Sharp, "Liquid Mercury" (2021): One Track Mind

Ken Sharp, “Liquid Mercury” (2021): One Track Mind

Ken Sharp kicks off 2021 with a song expressing the fear, anger and confusion we’ve all felt as COVID-19 wreaked havoc on our lives.

Richard Turgeon, "Goodbye to Summer" (2020): One Track Mind

Richard Turgeon, “Goodbye to Summer” (2020): One Track Mind

San Francisco Bay-area standout Richard Turgeon really should be a household name at this point. Perhaps “Goodbye to Summer” will do the trick.

Wadsworth Mansion - 'Wadsworth Mansion' (1971): Forgotten Series

Wadsworth Mansion – ‘Wadsworth Mansion’ (1971): Forgotten Series

Emerging from Providence, R.I., Wadsworth Mansion are the ultimate example of a one-hit-wonder act.