Articles by: Nick DeRiso

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One Track Mind: Paul Westerberg, "My Road Now" (2012)

There can’t be any better way, really, for a suddenly unveiled track from Paul Westerberg to begin than with a false start, followed by the erstwhile Replacements leader blurting out: “Fuck me.” You May Also Like: No related posts.

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One Track Mind: Charlie Hunter, "Blind Arthur" (2012)

Jazz guitarist Charlie Hunter has the blues, or at least his version of such things, on this new song. You May Also Like: Rob Dixon Trio, with Charlie Hunter and Mike Clark – Coast To Crossroads (2018)

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Joseph Mulhollen – Problematical Animals (2012)

There’s an epic sweep to Joseph Mulhollen’s third effort, this layered melding of acoustic elegance and crunchy electronic sounds that constantly confounds expectations — even as it delves into deeply emotional places. You May Also Like: Eric Burdon and the Animals’ Self-Titled Debut Was a Dark, Dirty Triumph Joseph BranciforteRead More

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Something Else! sneak peek: Steve Hackett, "Chamber of 32 Doors" (2012)

The opening track from guitarist Steve Hackett’s forthcoming Genesis Revisited II project premiered just moments ago on planetrock.com, giving prog rock fans a sneak peek into this guest-packed tribute project. The redo of “Chamber of 32 Doors,” originally included on Peter Gabriel’s swan song with Genesis The Lamb Lies DownRead More

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Something Else! sneak peek: Jeff Lynne, "Mr. Blue Sky" (2012)

A new video gives us our most complete listen yet as Jeff Lynne seeks to reimagine a series of his classic moments with the Electric Light Orchestra. You May Also Like: When Jeff Lynne’s ELO Triumphantly Returned With ‘Live in Hyde Park’

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Solo Beatles Albums That Sucked: Gimme Five

For all of the promise that greeted their time apart — we’ll get four Beatles albums a year now! — the reality was far different as Paul McCartney, John Lennon and George Harrison embarked on solo careers. You May Also Like: Yes, ‘Now and Then’ Is an Actual Beatles Song

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Steve Gadd on ‘Aja,’ ’50 Ways to Leave Your Lover,’ ‘Take It Away,’ others: Gimme Five

Steve Gadd takes us inside mythical sessions with Paul Simon, Paul McCartney and Steely Dan.

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Steve Gadd on his Passion for Both Rock and Jazz: Something Else! Interview

Famous for his work with Paul Simon and Steely Dan, Steve Gadd has an interest in a vast array of styles.

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Iggy Pop, John Wetton, Nektar, Sweet, Todd Rundgren – ‘Who Are You: An All Star Tribute to the Who’ (2012)

The intrigue of compilations like this is when seemingly incongruent artists successfully combine, or when somebody turns a familiar tune inside out.

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Kurt Elling – 1619 Broadway: The Brill Building Project (2012)

There was a time when reviving the delicate wonders of the Gershwins and Cole Porter represented the leading edge of vocal songcraft. You May Also Like: On Broadway: The Songs of Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil (2016)