Brownout – ‘Berlin Sessions’ (2020)
Proclaiming Brownout to be a funk powerhouse seems like hyperbole – until you listen to their new album, ‘Berlin Sessions.’
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Toto, “Sunshine of Your Love” from ‘Through the Looking Glass’ (2002): Toto Tuesdays
Toto’s Steve Lukather-sung cover of “Sunshine of Your Love” is bold in concept and brilliant in execution.
Bela Fleck, Robin McKelle, Delfeayo Marsalis + Others: Five For the Road
Bela Fleck, Robin McKelle and Delfeayo Marsalis are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.
Yes, “Can You Imagine” from ‘Magnification’ (2001): YESterdays
Hard to imagine what Jimmy Page could have added to Yes’ “Can You Imagine.” It works so well in this setting.
Chicago, “Please Hold On” from ‘Chicago 17’ (1984): Saturdays in the Park
Am I the only one who thinks that the deletion of the first bridge from “Please Hold On” on the reissues of 1984’s ‘Chicago 17’ is criminal!?
Jeff Coffey, “This Is It” from ‘Origins: Singers and Songs that Made Me’ (2020): One Track Mind
Former Chicago singer and bassist Jeff Coffey tackles this Kenny Loggins classic with an all-out embrace of its formidable original vocal challenges.
Yes, “Give Love Each Day” from ‘Magnification’ (2001): YESterdays
“Give Love Each Day,” with a stunning orchestral contribution from conductor Larry Groupe’, showed that Yes continued to improve.
John Fogerty, LPT, Alan Parsons Project + Others: Five for the Road
John Fogerty, LPT and Alan Parsons Project are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.
Toto, “Maiden Voyage / Butterfly” from ‘Through the Looking Glass’ (2002): Toto Tuesdays
This is one of the strongest covers on 2002’s ‘Through the Looking Glass.’ Too bad Toto didn’t consider an all-instrumental album.
State Cows – ‘Challenges’ (2019)
State Cows, often referred to as yacht rock, is an example of why musical labels are such a disservice.
