How ‘This Time’ Brought Robert Cray Full Circle Again
Released 10 years ago today, ‘This Time’ found an inspired Robert Cray working with two links to his glorious past.
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Robben Ford’s Tasty, Energetic ‘Soul on Ten’ Reframed His Recent Work
Someone once said Robben Ford has forgotten more licks than most guitarists ever learn. ‘Soul on Ten’ arrived 10 years ago this week as proof.
Adrian Belew Power Trio’s ‘e’ Opened the Door to a World of New Sounds
Released 10 years ago today, ‘e’ did more than advance Adrian Belew’s considerable legacy. It introduced us to a pair of exciting new talents.
Patti Scialfa Once Again Showed She Could Stand on Her Own With ’23rd Street Lullaby’
I probably would have loved the record Patti Scialfa issued 15 years ago this week, even without the weight of the past chiming in.
How Son Volt Got Back on Track With the Searching ‘American Central Dust’
Released 10 years ago today, Son Volt’s ‘American Central Dust’ found Jay Farrar asking questions – and being OK when he didn’t always get answers.
With ‘In Between Evolution,’ the Tragically Hip Struck a Hopeful Pose Once More
Released 15 years ago today, the Tragically Hip’s ‘In Between Evolution’ returned to a typical but sadly uncommon search for beauty.
James Taylor – ‘One Man Band’ (2007; 2019 reissue)
The first-ever vinyl reissue of James Taylor’s ‘One Man Band’ live album prompts a re-evaluation.
Tortoise’s Quietly Effective Eponymous Album Burrowed In at its Own Pace
Released 25 years ago this week, Tortoise’s self-titled album still evokes a mood.
Here’s How to Fix the Mike Keneally Band’s Slightly Flawed ‘Dog’
Mike Keneally’s ‘Dog’ kicked off 15 years ago this month with a lot of raw, minimalist rock-guitar type of music, then inexplicably stumbled.
‘A Ghost is Born’ Presented Wilco at Their Most Earnest and Honest
15 years ago this month, Wilco released an album that sounded like someone at the bottom, looking up.
