Medeski Scofield Martin Wood – Juice (2014)
A prominent acid-jazz trio and an elite guitarist discover each other all over again.
Something Else!
One Track Mind: The Cure, “Hello Goodbye” from The Art of McCartney (2014)
This multi-artist tribute promises some very intriguing intersections.
U2 – ‘Songs of Innocence’ (2014)
U2’s ‘Songs of Innocence’ is the sound of a band coming to terms with all of its former selves.
Mike Farris – Shine For All The People (2014)
Mike Farris is a mix of Al Green, Richard Manuel, Wilson Pickett – and more.
One Track Mind: Andy Bey, “Lover Come Back to Me” (2014)
Take everything else away, and Andy Bey’s vocal gift is revealed anew.
Something Else! sneak peek: Exodus featuring Kirk Hammett, “Salt the Wound” (2014)
Even without Hammett, this would have been solid, if unspectacular.
One Track Mind: Neil Young, “Who’s Gonna Stand Up” (2014)
A classically gnarled Young rocker, but with a gospel twist.
Odd Couples: The Beach Boys’ “Be True to Your School” vs. Alice Cooper’s “School’s Out”
With kids returning to class, it’s time to consider these two iconic songs.
One Track Mind: John Mellencamp, “Sometimes There’s God” from Plain Spoken (2014)
John Mellencamp sounds wisened, but he also sounds heartened.
Something Else! sneak peek: Mark Elf, “A Little Diddy” from Returns 2014 (2014)
After eight long years away, Mark Elf isn’t creeping back into things.
