How Muse’s ‘The Resistance’ Gloriously Lived Up to Their ‘Derivative’ Tag
The Muse returned 10 years ago this week with a fun album that paid tribute to their many influences. Does anybody remember fun?
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Stephanie Angelini – ‘Life Lessons’ (2019)
Stephanie Angelini masters a mix of genres with ease and eloquence on ‘Life Lessons,’ displaying an honest love for music.
Why Randy Newman Got So Angry About an Episode of Dick Cavett’s Show
Randy Newman released a protest song on this date 45 years ago directly referencing a TV show that had enraged him.
How Mike Keneally’s Comeback on ‘The Universe Will Provide’ Fulfilled All of His Promise
‘The Universe Will Provide’ arrived 15 years ago this week at a career crossroads for Mike Keneally. He somehow managed to take everything to the next level.
Adam Larson Band – ‘Listen With Your Eyes’ (2019)
Adam Larson’s ‘Listen With Your Eyes’ has the feel of a live album, and that’s not in any way a bad thing.
Greg Brown’s ‘In the Hills of California’ Finally Reproduced His Nervy Live Sound
‘In the Hills of California,’ released 10 years ago today, was culled from various Greg Brown performances at the Kate Wolf Memorial Music Festival.
Bob Mould Revealed New Depths on Sugar’s “Believe What You’re Saying”
Bob Mould issued perhaps his most heartfelt work, something obviously inspired by real loss, 25 years ago today.
Bill Bruford – ‘Earthworks Complete’ (2019)
Bill Bruford isn’t playing live anymore, but it’s great to have this box to relive his work at one of its many peaks.
Rich Halley, with the Matthew Shipp Trio – ‘Terra Incognita’ (2019)
Rich Halley’s encounter with the Matthew Shipp Trio is no East Coast meets West Coast kind of thing, just a meeting of great minds that think alike.
Trade Winds and Foreign Tongues From Ozone Mama, Gin Lady, Baby Woodrose + Others: Gimme Five
These bands can all rock as hard as any other band from any other place, which shows that maybe the importance of location isn’t such a big deal anymore.
