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Toto - 35th Anniversary Tour: Live in Poland (2014)

Toto – 35th Anniversary Tour: Live in Poland (2014)

You’re reminded of Toto’s resiliency as they reanimate familiar tunes but also when the band focuses on deep cuts that complete a larger narrative.

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The Friday Morning Listen: – Pat Metheny Group – American Garage (1979)

So a couple of weeks ago, we were talking about Neil Young’s new Pono music system. You May Also Like: Why You Should Give Pat Metheny’s ‘Rejoicing’ Another Listen ‘Bright Size Life’ Gave Early Definition to Pat Metheny’s Incredible Career Pat Metheny, May 16, 2019: Shows I’ll Never Forget

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Slayer, “Implode” (2014): One Track Mind

Wednesday night, Slayer made a surprise appearance to kick off the Revolver Golden Gods Awards with the debut of a new song, “Implode.” You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Joey Molland and Tony Kaye remember Pete Ham, Tom Evans + Badfinger: Gimme Five

The Badfinger legacy was ultimately left to Joey Molland who, with a group of collaborators over the years that’s included Yes co-founder Tony Kaye, soldiered on.

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One Track Mind: Neil Young, “Needle of Death” from A Letter Home (2014)

But for the lack of surface noise, “Needle of Death” could just as well be a just-dug-up vinyl relic from a bygone era — so complete is Neil Young’s trip back into age-old technological nostalgia. Then, the lyrics begin to pierce through the facade of hype built up around itsRead More

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Joe Beck – Get Me Joe Beck (2014)

When we listen to the last known recordings of a music great who has passed away, is it natural to elevate the quality of the music in those recordings because nothing else from that musician will ever follow it? You May Also Like: No related posts.

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I’m Not the Beatles: The John and Yoko Interviews 1969-1972, by Howard Smith (2014)

There’s a moment during the eight-disc set John & Yoko: I’m Not the Beatles when every Beatles fan will envy Village Voice journalist Howard Smith. You May Also Like: The ‘Mind Games’ Song That Pointed to John Lennon’s Reunion With Yoko Ono John Lennon and Yoko Ono Declared ‘Time’s Up’Read More

WTF?! Wednesdays: Rhys Chatham, "Bass Flute Study 21iv14 V02" (2014)

WTF?! Wednesdays: Rhys Chatham, “Bass Flute Study 21iv14 V02” (2014)

Composer/guitarist/trumpet player Rhys Chatham is perhaps most well-known for his early guitar-based aggressions, particularly the sonic wall of sound that was “Drastic Classicism.” You May Also Like: Rhys Chatham – Pythagorean Dream (2016)

'Never thought this was going to happen': Toto begins tour ahead of concert release, long-awaited new album

‘Never thought this was going to happen’: Toto begins tour ahead of concert release, long-awaited new album

A completely rejuvenated Toto begins its 2014 tour in Japan this week, even as a new concert film is set for release. They’re continuing work on a studio project too, the band’s first since 2006. You May Also Like: Toto, “Oh Why” from ‘Old Is New’ (2018): Toto Tuesdays

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Billy Sherwood – Divided By One (2014)

After a long series of post-9/11 explorations into the darkness that’s invaded our lives, from within and from without, Billy Sherwood seems to have found the light at the end of the tunnel on the more approachable Divided by One You May Also Like: No related posts.