Why ‘Brothers’ Was the Best Showcase of Black Keys’ Genre-Jumping Genius
‘Brothers,’ released on May 18, 2010, stands as the Black Keys’ best-ever attempt at hybridizing black music into modern rock.
Articles by: Nick DeRiso
Paul McCartney’s clunky ‘McCartney II’ couldn’t tap into new-wave zeitgeist
Paul McCartney’s synthy solo effort ‘McCartney II,’ released on May 16, 1980, didn’t pass for innovation back then – and it doesn’t today, either.
Danny Seraphine and Bill Champlin Defend ‘Chicago 17’: ‘Biggest Album We Ever Had’
‘Chicago 17,’ released on May 14, 1984, was a multi-million-selling smash. And Danny Seraphine and Bill Champlin aren’t about to apologize for it.
Past the Big Hits, Dire Straits’ ‘Brothers in Arms’ Offered Moving Examination of War
Released on May 13, 1985, Dire Straits’ ‘Brothers in Arms’ likely surprises return visitors with its depth of intellect and emotion.
Jeff Beck, “Tribal” from Jeff Beck Live+ (2015): One Track Mind
These are the same horizons where Jeff Beck once roamed with the Yardbirds, amped up for a new generation.
Wes Montgomery – In the Beginning (2015)
The magic, and the mystery, of ‘In the Beginning’ is in hearing a frisky young Wes Montgomery start his journey toward greatness.
J.D. Souther – Tenderness (2015)
J.D. Souther has never written more connective lyrics, never sung them better – and both, it seems, were sparked by an ageless new setting.
Paul Simon, “Another Galaxy” from Surprise (2006): One Track Mind
Surprise, indeed. This album, released on May 9, 2006, found Paul Simon broadly expanding his sonic palette through a collaboration with Brian Eno.
Jeff Beck, “Going Down” from Live+ (2015): One Track Mind
Jeff Beck returns to one of the best songs from 1972’s ‘Jeff Beck Group’ album, and ups the ante for an forthcoming concert release ‘Jeff Beck Live+.’
The Moody Blues’ John Lodge, “In My Mind” from 10,000 Light Years Ago (2015)
You hear something exceedingly rare for someone of John Lodge’s vintage and accomplishment: He’s pushing himself to new places.
