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Stepford Knives, "Blue In the Face" (2020): One Track Mind

Stepford Knives, “Blue In the Face” (2020): One Track Mind

Those who like pop greased with a dash of funky grunge will take an immediate shine to the newly formed Stepford Knives’ musical vision.

Jeff Coffey, "This Is It" from 'Origins: Singers and Songs that Made Me' (2020): One Track Mind

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.

The Smiths' 'How Soon Is Now?' Is the Gen-X '(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction'

The Smiths’ ‘How Soon Is Now?’ Is the Gen-X ‘(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction’

Released 35 years ago today on the U.S. edition of the Smiths’ second album, “How Soon Is Now” provided an era-defining riff to a new generation.

How John Lennon's Aptly Named 'Instant Karma' Set a Career Template

How John Lennon’s Aptly Named ‘Instant Karma’ Set a Career Template

Recorded over a single day 50 years ago this month, John Lennon’s ‘Instant Karma’ pointed the way for the triumph of his solo debut.

Marty Penrose, "My Side of the Merri" (2020): One Track Mind

Marty Penrose, “My Side of the Merri” (2020): One Track Mind

Recalling a time of trust and innocence, Marty Penrose’s “My Side of the Merri” is dewy-eyed nostalgia at its best.

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Richard Turgeon, “Joelene” (2019): One Track Mind

Sticking fast to Richard Turgeon’s most recent recordings, “Joelene” rocks with continual strength and stamina.

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Walter Becker, “War Baby” (ca. 1994): One Track Mind

Walter Becker’s unfinished “War Baby” is just one of several examples where he used metaphor to describe a relationship as a game of contention.

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Pat Metheny, “You Are” from ‘From This Place’ (2019): One Track Mind

Pat Metheny’s “You Are” is the scintillating second advance single from his upcoming album ‘From The Place.’

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Dory Previn, “The Lady With the Braid” (1971): One Track Mind

Dory Previn’s lady with the braid presents herself as casual and cool as she can, but underneath it the reality of her real feelings shimmer.

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Richard Turgeon, “Summer Revolution” (2019): One Track Mind

Richard Turgeon’s “Summer Revolution” is a high-octane song that crosses chest-beating stadium rock with a defiant punk attitude.