Charlie Haden and Jim Hall – Charlie Haden-Jim Hall (2014)
An unheard archival recording from Charlie Haden and Jim Hall is even better than expected – and that’s saying a whole lot.
Something Else!
Monty Python’s Total Rubbish: The Complete Collection (2014)
‘Monty Python’s Total Rubbish’ collects all nine of their UK albums into one hilarious box set.
Josh Ritter, “Rosalie” from Link of Chain: A Songwriters Tribute to Chris Smither (2014)
Josh Ritter’s version of “Rosalie” stands out on a Chris Smithers tribute album with plenty of bigger stars.
Daniel Blacksberg Trio – Perilous Architecture (2014)
The Daniel Blacksberg Trio takes a conventional format and creates something refreshingly unconventional from it.
Daniel Lanois, “Iceland” from Flesh and Machine (2014): One Track Mind
Daniel Lanois’ “Iceland” is unutterably beautiful at one turn, dark and humid the next
Diana Krall, “California Dreamin'” from Wallflower (2014): One Track Mind
Diana Krall’s new take on “California Dreamin'” gives the Mamas and the Papas hit a much-needed makeover.
When Billy Idol met Steve Cropper: ‘A long-haired chap came up to me’
Seems Billy Idol covered a Stax song, without knowing it was a Stax song.
The Beatles’ “She Said She Said” vs. Chubby Checker’s “She Said”: Odd Couples
The latest edition of Odd Couples finds two ’60s icons squaring off. Call this one: That’s What She Said.
Sergio Mendes – Magic (2014)
‘Magic’ finds Sergio Mendes crossing boundaries once again with an album that will appeal to multiple generations.
John Kelly, actor, musician + activist: Something Else! Interview
A Something Else! interview with John Kelly, the busy actor, musician and UK activist for the disabled.
