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.
Something Else!
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.
Jazz’s Best Last Records by John Coltrane, Eric Dolphy + Others: Gimme Five
John Coltrane’s ‘Interstellar Space,’ released 45 years ago this month, is just one of jazz’s greatest final recordings.
Bjork’s Vocal-Focused ‘Medulla’ is Still Filled With Countless Surprises
Issued 15 years ago today, Björk’s ‘Medulla’ jettisoned every-day instruments in favor of the purest one: the human voice.
Lemon Clocks – ‘Between Time and Space’ (2019)
The Lemon Clocks thrive on experimentation, and their enthusiasm for the music they play is infectious.
