Monkey House, “Book of Liars” from ‘Friday’ (2019): One Track Mind
Monkey House’s terrific update of “Book of Liars” makes me miss the late Steely Dan legend Walter Becker even more.
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Naomi Moon Siegel, “Jaam Rek” from ‘Live at Earshot’ (2019): Something Else! premiere
Here is the video premiere of “Jaam Rek” from Naomi Moon Siegel’s upcoming album ‘Live at Earshot.’
Motley Crue, “Like a Virgin” (2019): One Track Mind
The shoulda-stayed-retired Motley Crue have unleashed a raging dumpster fire on an unsuspecting musical world.
Susie Blue and the Lonesome Fellas, “Waitin’ Just For You” (2019): One Track Mind
The Valentine’s Day-themed “Waitin’ Just For You” is a perfect reminder of the power and grace of Susie Blue and the Lonesome Fellas.
Mike Keneally, “Draconian Blump” from ‘Nonkertompf’ (1999): One Track Mind
What’s still amazing, 20 years later, is that Mike Keneally’s “Draconian Blump” doesn’t feature a bunch of seasoned musicians – rather than just one.
U2, “New Year’s Day” from ‘War’ (1983): One Track Mind
Dozens of winters later, as “the world in white gets underway,” U2’s message on “New Year’s Day” is still worth exploring.
David Sanborn, “I Told U So” from ‘Backstreet’ (1983): One Track Mind
David Sanborn opened his new album 35 years ago with a sublime slice of sultry, mid-tempo funk co-written by the late, lamented Hiram Bullock.
Why I’m Still Confused by Pink Floyd’s ‘On the Turning Away’
For 30 years now, I’ve been asking myself: “How would the ‘speechless’ know to ‘unite in a silent accord'”?
Ramsey Lewis, “Here Comes Santa Claus” (1961): One Track Mind
It seems Ramsey Lewis can make anything listenable, even transcendent.
Walter Becker, “This Is My Building” (circa 2008): One Track Mind
The ample leftovers from Walter Becker’s ‘Circus Money’ sessions continue to be pulled out of the fridge, warmed in the microwave and set on the table for feasting.
