Articles by: Mark Saleski

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The Friday Morning Listen: Art Ensemble Of Chicago – Live In Paris (1969)

So my friend Bob says to me, “You ever accidentally buy an album that you already owned?” Yes! You May Also Like: Richard Turgeon, “Powder Keg” (2020): One Track Mind Jack Bruce and Robin Trower found new success with old sounds on Seven Moons Art Pepper – ‘Smack Up’ (1960;Read More

Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, "Living Proof" (1992)

Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, “Living Proof” (1992)

Many years ago, I decided that I wouldn’t have any children. Actually, that’s not quite right. You May Also Like: Reevaluating Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle’

(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny, "Round Trip / Broadway Blues" (1976)

(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny, “Round Trip / Broadway Blues” (1976)

Bright Size Life concludes with Pat finally tipping his hand on his love for Ornette Coleman. You May Also Like: ‘Bright Size Life’ Gave Early Definition to Pat Metheny’s Incredible Career Why You Should Give Pat Metheny’s ‘Rejoicing’ Another Listen The Knack – ‘Round Trip’ (1981): Forgotten Series

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The Friday Morning Listen: Daft Punk – Random Access Memories (2013)

Being completely disconnected from the usual source of new pop music (read: radio), I was completely unaware of Daft Punk’s huge hit single “Get Lucky.” You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Books: Mo’ Meta Blues, by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson (2013)

I used to think that I was crazy. Or at the very least, sort of abnormal. You May Also Like: Lyia Meta – ‘Always You’ (2023)

WTF?! Wednesdays: The Shaggs, "Philosophy of The World" (1969)

WTF?! Wednesdays: The Shaggs, “Philosophy of The World” (1969)

Welcome to the Jackson Five of Fremont, New Hampshire…with slightly less talent. OK, not much talent at all, really. The Shaggs were concocted by one Austin Wiggin Jr. You May Also Like: Joe Satriani’s ‘Is There Love In Space?’ Showcased His Best (and Worst) Impulses Julee Johnson, “So on TopRead More

Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, "The Big Muddy" (1992)

Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, “The Big Muddy” (1992)

Right in the middle of Lucky Town‘s stream of general uplift comes “The Big Muddy,” a tale in which the darker side of life has its own gravitational attraction You May Also Like: Rob Meany with Terramara, “Dreamer in Dreamland” (2023): One Track Mind Reevaluating Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Wild, theRead More

(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny, "Omaha Celebration" (1976)

(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny, “Omaha Celebration” (1976)

Last week I said that Unquity Road came the closest to what we think of as a traditional jazz tune. With “Omaha Celebration,” we might as well conclude that this particular trio is just not going to approach “normal.” You May Also Like: ‘Bright Size Life’ Gave Early Definition toRead More

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The Friday Morning Listen: Jherek Bischoff – Composed (2012)

The dreamlike quality of Jherek Bischoff’s music is almost matched by the dreamlike nature of his upbringing. He was raised on a sailboat. You May Also Like: Button [Featuring Members of Doobie Brothers + Chicago] – Button (2018)

Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, "Leap Of Faith" (1992)

Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, “Leap Of Faith” (1992)

For those who were unsure that Bruce’s interior life had taken decidedly positive turn with the energy of Better Days, “Leap Of Faith” drives it home. You May Also Like: Reevaluating Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle’