The Matthew Yeakley Group, “Happy F*ckin’ New Year” (2014): One Track Mind
Here’s a stream of Matthew Yeakley’s polished funk-jazz number “Happy F*ckin’ New Year.”
Something Else!
The Official™ Something Else! Top 10 for 2014: Lucinda Williams, D’Angelo, David Crosby
The concensus Something Else! Top 10 for 2014 features Lucinda Williams, D’Angelo, David Crosby, Brian Blade, Seth Walker, Matthew Shipp and others.
‘Shoot High, Aim Low’ showed where Yes could have gone: ‘It was hard at that time’
Jon Anderson and Trevor Rabin discuss the creative process that led to Yes’ deeply underrated ‘Shoot High, Aim Low,’ released as a single on Dec. 31, 1987.
“Dimebag” Darrell Abbott, “Whiskey Road” (2014): One Track Mind
This previously unheard song from former Pantera guitarist “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott proves to be a bittersweet listen.
Wayne Shorter’s masterpiece album Speak No Evil turns 50
More than any other album, ‘Speak No Evil’ is the reason why we often put that word ‘legend’ in front of Wayne Shorter’s name.
Steely Dan Sunday, Best Miscellaneous Performances
Enough gushing about guitars, saxes and drums. Here are Steely Dan’s five best miscellaneous performances, as selected by our panel.
Preston Frazier’s Best of 2014 (Concerts): St. Vincent, Seth Walker, Yes, Brownout
As 2014 began, I pledged to go to fewer concerts. Instead, as my Best of 2014 shows, I saw great moments from St. Vincent, Seth Walker, Yes, and others.
Justin Townes Earle, “Looking for a Place to Land” (2015): One Track Mind
“Looking for a Place to Land” heralds Justin Townes Earle’s ‘Absent Fathers,’ a continuation of his thoughts on 2014’s ‘Single Mothers.’
Dylan Howe – Subterranean (2014)
Focusing on the instrumental elements of David Bowie’s Berlin era allows Dylan Howe to brilliantly elaborate on those familiar themes.
Lake Street Dive, “What I’m Doing Here” (2014): One Track Mind
A stirring mixture of gospel and folk, Lake Street Dive’s “What I’m Doing Here” unfolds without artifice, without retakes, without technology.
