How Johnny Cash Challenged Convention Once Again on ‘American Recordings’
Johnny Cash’s ‘American Recordings’ arrived 25 years ago today like this shimmering life preserver amid a sea of hat acts.
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The Beatles, “Not Guilty” (1968): Deep Beatles
No song better summarized the fraught period surrounding the Beatles’ White Album than “Not Guilty,” George Harrison’s defense of his talents and spiritual beliefs.
Jazz Bassist Petros Klampanis Begins Kickstarter Campaign for ‘Irrationalities’
Please help Petros Klampanis in a Kickstarter campaign to fund his exciting new trio album ‘Irrationalities.’ Deadline is May 5, 2019!
Why Pat Metheny’s ‘New Chautauqua’ Still Provides an Important Refuge
40 years ago, Pat Metheny took the first of many detours into quiet emotion. ‘New Chautauqua’ remains the one that most strongly connects.
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.’
Cyril Neville Brought Patented Passion to the Aptly Named ‘Brand New Blues’
Cyril Neville’s gritty, honest and culturally rich ‘Brand New Blues’ arrived 10 years ago this month.
Joe Satriani’s ‘Is There Love In Space?’ Showcased His Best (and Worst) Impulses
What Joe Satriani does best is sing – on the guitar. ‘Is There Love In Space?’ arrived 15 years ago today as more proof.
Peter Himmelman’s Long-Form Triumph ‘Skin’ Continues to Mystify – In a Good Way
Peter Himmelman released a concept album 25 years ago today, and I’m still not sure I understand what happens. I hope I never will.
Motley Crue, ‘The Dirt’ (2019): Movies
‘The Dirt’ is a fun romp through one of rock’s most decadent decades – and in the end, I suppose that’s appropriate for a film about Motley Crue.
Ronnie Lane, Joost Maglev, Patrice Jegou + Others: Five For the Road
Ronnie Lane, Joost Maglev, Patrice Jegou, Tiny Legs Tim and the Green are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.
