The 1957 Tail-Fin Fiasco – ‘The Harvard Tango’ (2020)
For those craving quality, smart mainstream rock, the 1957 Tail-Fin Fiasco’s ‘The Harvard Tango’ is well worth the listen and the purchase.
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How Anders Osborne Came Into His Own With ‘American Patchwork’
Released a decade ago this week, Anders Osborne’s ‘American Patchwork’ showcased both his rocking and songwriter sides.
The Hot Club of Philadelphia – ‘Gypsy-Americana’ (2020)
The Hot Club of Philadelphia’s ‘Gypsy-Americana’ is joyful, very listenable and well worth the five-year wait for fans.
Roky Erickson’s Final Triumph of the Human Spirit on ‘True Love Cast Out All Evil’
Released a decade ago this week, ‘True Love Cast Out All Evil’ stands as Roky Erickson’s last heartfelt invitation back to a career often ofter looked.
GRID – ‘Decomposing Force’ (2020)
GRID doesn’t make music suitable for most moods, and they never set out to do that.
Trombone Shorty Raced Beyond Genres on Transcendent ‘Backatown’
Trombone Shorty’s tenure as one of New Orleans’ main music ambassadors began 10 years ago today with the release of ‘Backatown.’
Karl Evangelista, “Apura!” “Utang Na Loob” + “FDT” (2020): Something Else! premiere
Here is the world premiere of a trio of tracks from San Francisco Bay area guitar provocateur Karl Evangelista, from his upcoming album ‘Apura!’
Witch ‘n’ Monk – ‘Witch ‘n’ Monk’ (2020)
‘Witch ‘n’ Monk’ transcends definition, cheerfully sitting on the outer reaches of contemporary music, jazz-punk and experimental music.
The Lickerish Quartet – ‘Threesome Vol. 1’ EP (2020)
With every member having chops, pipes and creative flair, ‘Threesome Vol. 1’ introduces the Lickerish Quartet as Jellyfish’s rightful successor.
Arthur Brown, David Sancious + Others – ‘A Tribute to Keith Emerson and Greg Lake’ (2020)
‘A Tribute to Keith Emerson and Greg Lake’ once again opens doors of nice colors, better words, weird and interesting stuff, and quasi-intellectual ideas.
