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Projekt Gemineye – ‘In the Year 3073: Book I’ (2019)

‘In the Year 3073: Book I’ builds on the sonic foundation of Projekt Gemineye’s last album, while lyrically proceeding boldly onto the future.

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Bent Knee – ‘You Know What I Mean’ (2019)

Just like Joseph from the Bible, Bent Knee’s ‘You Know What They Mean’ has a coat of many colors.

The Solo Song Where Jon Anderson Finally Reclaimed His Yes Legacy

The Solo Song Where Jon Anderson Finally Reclaimed His Yes Legacy

Ex-Yes frontman Jon Anderson, who turned 75 this week, showed that he could still write stirring, conceptually epic pieces.

Why R.E.M.'s 'Live at the Olympia' Showed They Were Back

Why R.E.M.’s ‘Live at the Olympia’ Showed They Were Back

The post-Bill Berry R.E.M. seemed less solid in its artistic footing, making me wonder if the end was near.

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Day and Taxi – ‘Devotion’ (2019)

Day and Taxi’s ‘Devotion’ is an outstanding album with a rich combination of improvisation, tonal musicality and depth.

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Anthony Phillips – ‘Strings of Light’ (2019)

I always associate Anthony Phillips records with the fall. ‘Strings of Light,’ his first new album in seven years, is no different.

The Smithereens Created a Stone Cold Pop-Rock Classic With '11'

The Smithereens Created a Stone Cold Pop-Rock Classic With ’11’

Released 30 years ago this month, the Smithereens’ ’11’ is defined by haystacks of penetrating hooks and in-the-pocket musicianship.

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Quin Kirchner, Daniel Van Duerm, Matthew Lux w/guest Jaimie Branch, “Peaceable” (2019): Something Else! streaming premiere

Here is the streaming premiere of “Peaceable” by Quin Kirchner, Daniel Van Duerm, Matthew Lux w/guest Jaimie Branch.

Modern Lovers, "Pablo Picasso" (1976): One Track Mind

Modern Lovers, “Pablo Picasso” (1976): One Track Mind

Or: The Dangers of a Self-Education in Popular Culture.

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Pearring Sound – ‘Nothing But Time’ (2019)

Pearring Sound is the moniker affixed to music led by alto saxophonist Jeff Pearring, and that sound is jazz that’s sometimes playful and always daring.