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The Click Beetles - 'Pop Fossil' (2020)

The Click Beetles – ‘Pop Fossil’ (2020)

The Click Beetles have returned with an album that equals the excellence of its predecessor, 2014’s ‘Wake Up to Music!’

OM [Urs Leimgruber, Christy Doran, Bobby Burri + Fredy Studer] - 'It's About Time' (2020)

OM [Urs Leimgruber, Christy Doran, Bobby Burri + Fredy Studer] – ‘It’s About Time’ (2020)

OM have been at the forefront of improvised music for almost 50 years, and ‘It’s About Time’ shows they’re still doing it as well as ever.

How Black Country Communion's Debut Brought Back '70s-Style Hard Rock

How Black Country Communion’s Debut Brought Back ’70s-Style Hard Rock

Black Country Communion’s self-titled debut arrived 10 years ago today as a thunderous reminder of the golden age of Deep Purple, Black Sabbath and AC/DC.

Wendy Eisenberg, "Centreville" from 'Auto' (2020): Something Else! Sneak Peek

Wendy Eisenberg, “Centreville” from ‘Auto’ (2020): Something Else! Sneak Peek

Singing and playing like a boss is an under-appreciated talent, and Wendy Eisenberg shows she can handle this demanding dual chore with “Centreville.”

Steppenwolf - 'Monster' (1969): On Second Thought

Steppenwolf – ‘Monster’ (1969): On Second Thought

Returning to a moment when Steppenwolf tried to reconcile the shortcomings of specific aspects of American history with the spirit of American optimism.

Merzbow, Mats Gustafsson + Balazs Pandi - 'Cuts Open' (2020)

Merzbow, Mats Gustafsson + Balazs Pandi – ‘Cuts Open’ (2020)

Merzbow, Mats Gustafsson and Balazs Pandi know how to manipulate calmness to make it as impactful as the ceaseless noise that they also create.

Why Supertramp's "Sister Moonshine" Pointed to Future Greatness

Why Supertramp’s “Sister Moonshine” Pointed to Future Greatness

Supertramp’s elfin, silvery “Sister Moonshine” arrived 45 years ago today as a kind of dry run for platinum successes to come.

Avatar – 'Hunter Gatherer' (2020)

Avatar – ‘Hunter Gatherer’ (2020)

I’m not sure what made me click on ‘Child’ from ‘Hunter Gatherer’ after steadfastly ignoring Avatar for years, but I’m glad that I did.

Terje Rypdal - 'Conspiracy' (2020)

Terje Rypdal – ‘Conspiracy’ (2020)

A restless, progressive artist through the last 50 years, Terje Rypdal shows he can still pack large ideas into a small band within the tighter confines of a studio.

When Jeff Lynne's ELO Triumphantly Returned With 'Live in Hyde Park'

When Jeff Lynne’s ELO Triumphantly Returned With ‘Live in Hyde Park’

Released five years ago today, ‘Jeff Lynne’s ELO Live in Hyde Park’ gave fans a chance to revisit – and reconsider – the Electric Light Orchestra.