Jeff Cosgrove, with Matthew Shipp and William Parker – Alternating Current (2014)
Jeff Cosgrove once again stands out in the company of greats.
Something Else!
Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, “The Hitter” (2005)
Over time, I realized I’d missed the true heart of this song.
Everything They Knew Was Wrong: Firesign Theatre and the Mitchell Brothers
Mike Tiano on the unlikely intersection of a Firesign Theatre project and a Long Beach porno theater.
Mingo Fishtrap – On Time (2014)
‘On Time’ is an album that stirs up those same old feeling we’d used to get when listening to an old Temptations or Spinners song on the radio.
Steely Dan Sunday, “Good Stuff” (2012)
This time Fagen brings lyrics which are a equal to his stellar arrangements.
‘Actually passionate about doing new things’: Ian Anderson ends speculation on future of Jethro Tull
Anderson bristles at the idea of being “an old married couple that has to go on display.”
One Track Mind: Johnny Butler, “Simon Says” from the Raise It Up EP (2014)
“Simon Says” is a freaky, funky mix of Glenn Miller and Ice-T.
(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny, “Eighteen” (1981)
Metheny’s ultimate road trip song, this one always makes me feel like I’ve just escaped something.
One Track Mind: Mats/Morgan, “Rubber Sky” (2014)
“Rubber Sky” is an example of this wonderful trait of Mats/Morgan, who merrily obliterate fences put up in music not just across genres, but across age groups as well.
More Perfect Playlists: Bad Company – Bad Company; Straight Shooter (1974-75)
Let’s rearrange the first two albums by those meat-and-potatoes rockers Bad Company.
