Catherine Russell, “Aged and Mellow” from ‘Bring It Back’ (2014): One Track Mind
Catherine Russell always rises to the occasion, whether with Steely Dan, the Dukes of September – or on this terrific new song.
Articles by: Preston Frazier
On Second Thought: Joni Mitchell – Night Ride Home (1991)
Joni Mitchell ended her tenure at Geffen with the lovely and understated ‘Night Ride Home’ — an album that in many ways works in stark contrast to its predecessor.
Steely Dan Sunday, “Weather In My Head” (2012)
<<< BACKWARD (“Memorabilia”) ||| ONWARD (“The New Breed”) >>> *** STEELY DAN SUNDAY INDEX *** Side two of Donald Fagen’s Sunken Condos, that is if you bought the neat-looking clear vinyl version, starts smartly with the track “Weather In My Head.” You May Also Like: Donald Fagen, “New Frontier” fromRead More
Steely Dan Sunday, “Memorabilia” (2012)
<<< BACKWARD (“I’m Not The Same Without You”) ||| “>ONWARD (“Weather In My Head”) >>> *** STEELY DAN SUNDAY INDEX *** I love most Steely Dan songs. I love most Walter Becker songs. I love a few Donald Fagen songs and dismiss a few of them (actually I dismissed aRead More
Joni Mitchell – ‘Chalk Mark in a Rainstorm’ (1988): On Second Thought
The guest-packed ‘Chalk Mark in a Rainstorm’ represented yet another left turn in Joni Mitchell’s fabled career.
Steely Dan Sunday, “I’m Not The Same Without You” (2012)
“I’m Not The Same Without You” is a fine leadoff single from Sunken Condos. The song reached number 12 on the Billboard 200 and charted well in Japan in Europe as well. You May Also Like: Steely Dan, “Things I Miss the Most” from ‘Northeast Corridor’ (2021): Steely Dan Sunday
Joni Mitchell – ‘Dog Eat Dog’ (1985): On Second Thought
My first experience with Joni Mitchell, ‘Dog Eat Dog’ rivals the ‘Mingus’ album for being her most polarizing work.
Chris Greene Quartet – Music Appreciation (2014)
Chris Greene, and all of ‘Music Appreciation,’ builds in intensity and power but never forsakes subtlety.
Steely Dan Sunday, “Slinky Thing” (2012)
<<< BACKWARD (“Three Picture Deal”) ||| ONWARD (“I’m Not The Same Without You”) >>> *** STEELY DAN SUNDAY INDEX *** Walter Becker’s Circus Money was released in 2008. Though there hasn’t been a Steely Dan album since 2003’s Everything Must Go, the eleven years since have proven to be theRead More
On Second Thought: Joni Mitchell – Wild Things Run Fast (1982)
I’ve always loved the six degrees of separation concept as it relates to my musical discoveries. The career of Joni Mitchell is a perfect example of that. You May Also Like: Joni Mitchell – ‘Chalk Mark in a Rain Storm’ (1988): On Second Thought Joni Mitchell’s ‘Dry Cleaner From DesRead More
