Brand New Heavies’ self-titled debut defined a now-lost acid-jazz cool
As brilliant as N’Dea Davenport is, I’m drawn more these days to feel-good instrumentals on the Brand New Heavies’ self-titled album from 25 years ago.
Articles by: Nick DeRiso
Transitional ‘Sorcerer’ changed Miles Davis, and his music, forever
Released in December 1967, ‘Sorcerer’ is the clearest sign yet that Miles Davis was letting go of the wheel.
Roger Waters should have left Pink Floyd’s The Wall at this
When Pink Floyd’s ‘The Wall’ arrived on Nov. 30, 1979, it included a deep cut that perfectly summed up the theme. Too bad he kept going.
Here’s how Genesis’ ‘The Musical Box’ gave rise to Eddie Van Halen
Eddie Van Halen must have been paying close attention to Steve Hackett’s unique approach to the song, released in November 1971 on Genesis’ ‘Nursery Cryme.’
Walter Trout – Battle Scars (2015)
Depite Water Trout’s devastating illness, ‘Battle Scars’ boasts a striking resiliency and sense of purpose.
Brian Eno’s Small Craft on a Milk Sea has only gotten better with time
When Brian Eno’s ‘Small Craft on a Milk Sea’ arrived in November 2010, I was disappointed. You expect him to be ever changing.
How the Beatles’ Magical Mystery Tour was almost, but not quite, saved
Pity the poor Brits, who didn’t initially receive the full 11-song U.S. version of the Beatles’ ‘Magical Mystery Tour,’ released on Nov. 27, 1967.
The Kinks – Sunny Afternoon: The Very Best of (2015)
This is the compact, early-career overview the Kinks have deserved for some time, one that builds upon their familiar successes rather than simply relying upon them.
Phil Collins found himself at a crossroads with Hello, I Must Be Going!
Released this month in 1982, Phil Collins’ ‘Hello, I Must Be Going!’ was a disparate collection of moods, tempos and personas – a reflection of both his career and private life.
Daniel Davies + Sebastian Robertson – ‘Condemned’ (2015)
Sons of famous axemen, Daniel Davies and Sebastian Robertson have made the brave choice to spin a blood-curdling yarn without the infrastucture of guitar.
