Articles by: Nick DeRiso

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Daniel Lanois, “Iceland” from Flesh and Machine (2014): One Track Mind

Daniel Lanois’ “Iceland” is unutterably beautiful at one turn, dark and humid the next

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Diana Krall, “California Dreamin'” from Wallflower (2014): One Track Mind

Diana Krall’s new take on “California Dreamin'” gives the Mamas and the Papas hit a much-needed makeover.

Danny Seraphine, Bill Champlin Open Up on the Complicated Legacy of 'Chicago 18'

Danny Seraphine, Bill Champlin Open Up on the Complicated Legacy of ‘Chicago 18’

Danny Seraphine and Bill Champlin discuss David Foster’s platinum-selling era with Chicago, and how it ended.

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Johnny Marr, “Easy Money” from Playland (2014): One Track Mind

“Easy Money,” from Johnny Marr’s forthcoming solo album ‘Playland,’ is ridiculously listenable.

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Stevie Nicks, “Twisted” from 24 Karat Gold (2014): One Track Mind

’24 Karat Gold’ gives Stevie Nicks a chance to finally get it right with “Twisted.”

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Leonard Cohen – Popular Problems (2014)

He remains a mystery, as misunderstood as his most famous song, as purposeful in his third act as he is utterly aware of the creeping shadows all around. You May Also Like: Leonard Cohen, Always Wise Beyond His Years, Nourished Both the Heart and Intellect Sharon Robinson on Her TimeRead More

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One Track Mind: The Who, “Be Lucky” from Who Hits 50 (2014)

A new song from the Who? We should be so lucky, right?

Greg Lake on his first post-Emerson Lake and Palmer album: 'I was just sort of spun'

Greg Lake on his first post-Emerson Lake and Palmer album: ‘I was just sort of spun’

“I had every freedom in the world,” Lake tells us, “and yet …”

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Don Felder on the Eagles’ struggles to complete The Long Run: ‘We kept trying to raise the bar higher’

Feeling pressure from all sides, the Eagles simply cracked.

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Something Else! sneak peek: Bryan Ferry, “Loop De Li” from Avonmore (2014)

There’s a depth to the best of his music, a transportive quality.