One Track Mind

Vinyl

One Track Mind: The Dust Busters with John Cohen, "Black Jack Daisy" (2012)

There may not be a more unlikely well-spring of hootenanny folk, jug-band blues and heart-bursting country balladry than any group of 20-somethings — but the Dust Busters have always been anything but typical. You May Also Like: No related posts.

Vinyl

One Track Mind: Jon Anderson, "Race to the End" (2012)

Jon Anderson has gotten into the spirit of the just-started Olympics, releasing a new song that combines the anthematic echoes of “Chariots of Fire” with his patented hope-streaked lyrics. You May Also Like: Jon Anderson, of Yes and Anderson Rabin Wakeman: Something Else! Interview Vangelis – Delectus (2017)

Vinyl

One Track Mind: Motley Crue, “Sex” (2012)

According to Nikki Sixx, Motley Crue’s new single “Sex” sounds like the band’s debut album Too Fast for Love. Maybe Nikki has been around those loud amps too long and damaged his hearing beyond repair. You May Also Like: Motley Crue, ‘The Dirt’ (2019): Movies Why That Self-Titled 1994 AlbumRead More

Vinyl

One Track Mind: Sepultura, “Bullet the Blue Sky” (2003)

There are a couple of reasons I shouldn’t like this song. First, it’s a cover of my favorite U2 number, and while I’m not a huge U2 fan, covers of my favorite songs by other bands generally don’t work for me You May Also Like: David Crosby, “Amelia” from ‘SkyRead More

Vinyl

One Track Mind: Grant Geissman, "Good Morning, Mr. Phelps" (2012)

The name “Grant Geissman” comes up and my mind’s radio instantly tunes to Chuck Mangione’s 1978 hit “Feels So Good,” the highlight of which is Geissman’s flashy guitar solo You May Also Like: David Garfield, “Sir Charles” from ‘Stretchin’ Outside the Box’ (2020): One Track Mind

Vinyl

One Track Mind: Mark Rivera, "Turn Me Loose" (2012)

That broiling sax on the rollicking roadhouse blues “Turn Me Loose” sounds instantly familiar — and it should. After all, Mark Rivera has performed for decades with Billy Joel and Ringo Starr. That’s him on Peter Gabriel’s “Sledgehammer,” too. You May Also Like: No related posts.

Vinyl

One Track Mind: Kiss, “Hell or Hallelujah” (2012)

I won’t say that “Hell or Hallelujah” had the same impact on me as hearing “Unholy” from Kiss’ Revenge record, but it’s a very similar situation. You May Also Like: Motley Crue, “Like a Virgin” (2019): One Track Mind

Vinyl

One Track Mind: Metallica, “Escape” (1984)

The decision to play 1984’s Ride the Lightning in its entirety last weekend for their inaugural Orion Music and More Festival brought a historic moment for Metallica. It intrigued me so much that I tuned in to Fuse TV’s live stream You May Also Like: Rob Meany with Terramara, “DreamerRead More

Vinyl

One Track Mind: Mother's Finest, “Like a Negro” (1992)

I hadn’t thought about this song in years, but as I was writing another piece, I stumbled across a 2010 cover of it by Jackyl and Darryl McDaniels of Run-D.M.C. You May Also Like: Ozzy Osbourne + Jeff Beck, “Patient Number 9” (2022): One Track Mind

Vinyl

One Track Mind: David Byrne and St. Vincent, "Who" (2012)

It’s like a keening angel drops in on this crinkly Talking Heads song, as David Byrne unleashes a series of classic tangled rhythms — only to be one upped by Annie Clark You May Also Like: Ever Wonder How David Byrne Fit Inside That Giant Talking Heads Suit?