The Black Keys Pushed Forward Without Losing Their Way on ‘Turn Blue’
The Black Keys released ‘Turn Blue,’ an album that refused to cling to past glory, five years ago today.
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Drive-By Truckers’ ‘Pizza Deliverance’ Provided an Early Showcase for Mike Cooley
Storytelling remains the Drive-By Truckers’ most awe-inspiring gift – and, 20 years ago today, Patterson Hood began to share those duties.
The Beatles, “How Do You Do It” (1962): Deep Beatles
It may be known as the Beatles hit that wasn’t, but “How Do You Do It” embodies an era in pop music.
Michael Gregory Jackson Clarity Quartet – ‘Whenufindituwillknow’ (2019)
The Michael Gregory Jackson Clarity Quartet’s ‘Whenufindituwillknow’ pulls together the guitarist’s many musical threads into a richly diverse basket of songs.
Joe Henderson’s ‘Power to the People’ Boldly Deviated From His Hard-Bop Formula
Recorded 50 years ago this month, Joe Henderson’s ‘Power to the People’ features perhaps his most varied track listing and his best-ever backing band.
Pearl Harbor and the Explosions – ‘Pearl Harbor and the Explosions’ (1979; 2019 reissue)
A reissue of Pearl Harbor and the Explosions’ delightful New Wave debut is more than welcome and long overdue.
Denny Zeitlin – ‘Remembering Miles’ (2019)
Miles Davis was a master at recognizing other people’s good ideas and making them great; jazz pianist Denny Zeitlin does the same here.
Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger Went Gloriously Panoramic With ‘Midnight Sun’
Five years ago, the Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger’s ‘Midnight Sun’ created an alternate universe filled with undiscovered musical worlds.
Dave Stryker – ‘Eight Track III’ (2019)
Dave Stryker’s third Baby Boomer covers album ‘Eight Track III’ is a can’t-lose proposition because the melodies are rich with timeless soul.
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.
