Random Shuffle: Peter Cetera, the Beatles, J Mascis and a pile of bootlegs
Mat Brewster shares thoughts and memories as random music goes by.
Something Else!
Form and Mess – Form and Mess (2014)
Form And Mess thrives on the extreme limits of rock and jazz.
Slash – World on Fire (2014)
Though a bit too long, this builds on Slash’s ‘Apocalyptic Love’ successes.
Greg Lake on his first post-Emerson Lake and Palmer album: ‘I was just sort of spun’
“I had every freedom in the world,” Lake tells us, “and yet …”
Dylan Ryan Sand – Circa (2014)
Though Dylan Ryan Sand is a small band, they create a big sound; though the songs are short, they’re complete musical statements. ‘Circa’ makes a lot out of a little.
Don Felder on the Eagles’ struggles to complete The Long Run: ‘We kept trying to raise the bar higher’
Feeling pressure from all sides, the Eagles simply cracked.
Guitars and Gore: Exploring the Horror Themes in Film and Heavy Metal
As we all know, the Devil gets the best tunes — and scripts.
John Coltrane – Offering: Live at Temple University (2014)
This goes much farther out than the celebrated rock music of its time.
Bruce Springsteen Songs about Cars: Gimme Five
They were as ubiquitous, at one point, as songs about girls.
One Track Mind: Thompson, “One Life at a Time” from Family (2014)
Richard Thompson sings here about taking a moment to understand blessings, beginning with the blessing of being left alone. Completely understandable, considering the situation. You May Also Like: Linda and Richard Thompson, “The Great Valerio” (1974): One Track Mind
