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Something Else! sneak peek: Robert Cray, "(Won't Be) Coming Home" (2012)

Robert Cray’s forthcoming album, called Nothin But Love, was crafted with “dirt under the fingernails,” according to legendary producer Kevin Shirley. Stream the lead single here! You May Also Like: Robert Cray – Robert Cray & Hi Rhythm (2017) How ‘This Time’ Brought Robert Cray Full Circle Again Robert CrayRead More

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Best of July 2012: Reader picks include John Frusciante, Mike Keneally, the Beach Boys and Beatles

Offbeat new music from John Frusciante of Red Hot Chili Pepper’s fame and a new collaboration between Frank Zappa alum Mike Keneally and XTC’s Andy Partridge ranked among the month’s big draws. You May Also Like: Mike Keneally, “Draconian Blump” from ‘Nonkertompf’ (1999): One Track Mind How Mike Keneally’s ComebackRead More

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Desert Island Discs: Live Album Edition

Only perhaps on this site could we query folks for Desert Island Live Discs, and find a six-way tie among the responses between the Who, Bill Evans, Little Feat, Kiss, Warren Zevon and the Talking Heads. The Who and Evans, officially, edged into a shared top spot — since bothRead More

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Something Else! sneak peek: Don Felder, "Fall from the Grace of Love" (2012)

Don Felder, best known for writing the music for “Hotel California” and his hit title track for the 1981 film “Heavy Metal,” hasn’t exactly been prolific away from the Eagles. In fact, the forthcoming Road to Forever is just his second solo release ever. You May Also Like: No relatedRead More

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'Who the f*ck is Rick Rubin?': Has the legendary producer lost his touch?

With a proposed album of covers with Crosby Stills and Nash now scuttled, never-ending delays with ZZ Top’s new project, and similar mishaps with Slipnot and Muse, the question becomes: Has Rick Rubin, once a sure-fire producer, lost his touch? You May Also Like: No related posts.

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'Much less of a victim now': Roger Waters talks about life on both sides of The Wall

Over the 30 years since its release, Pink Floyd’s The Wall has taken many forms — and it’s continued to evolve for principal author Roger Waters, as well. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Desert Island Discs: Prog and Art Rock Edition

King Crimson was the top vote-getter in Something Else! Reviews’ new prog rock-themed Desert Island Discs feature, with Yes just one vote behind. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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New Allman Brothers book explores acrimonious departure of Dickey Betts

Alan Paul’s new digital Ebook on the Allman Brothers Band called One Way Out provides the most in-depth information yet on the angry split in 2000 with founding guitarist Dickey Betts You May Also Like: Dickey Betts’ Star Rose as the Allman Brothers Band Grieved How ‘One Way Out’ FinallyRead More

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'Like a time warp': Journey, Loverboy come full circle 30 years after huge tour together

It will be like old times when Loverboy takes the stage with Journey for a series of summer shows this year, beginning Tuesday, July 24, 2012, in Paso Robles, California. Old, very good times. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Grateful Dead’s Phil Lesh Lights up Midnight Ramble

Phil Lesh, the legendary bassist with the Grateful Dead, opened an emotional Saturday night performance at the late Levon Helm’s studio with “Cumberland Blues.”