Paul McCartney – New (2013)
‘New’ serves as a perfect title and summation of the latest addition to Paul McCartney’s vast catalog.
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WTF?! Wednesdays: Aaron Novik, “Earth as Dragon Egg” (2011)
This week the weirdness comes less from the music than from the combination of music and situation. Me and TheWife™ were in the middle of a crowded plane flight, rushing toward the other coast to deal with a family emergency. You May Also Like: Ross Hammond – Follow Your HeartRead More
The Beatles’ Paul McCartney remembers discarded initial work with John Lennon: ‘We plowed on’
Several early songs from the writing collaboration between Paul McCartney and John Lennon eventually saw the light of day — save for their very first, a song called “Just Fun.” You May Also Like: The Beatles, “One After 909” from Anthology 1 (1995): Deep Beatles
Buddy Flett – Rough Edges (2013)
That Buddy Flett is recording at all, after an encephalitis-induced coma, is its own kind of miracle. You May Also Like: Jon Irabagon – ‘I Don’t Hear Nothin’ But the Blues Vol. 3: Anatomical Snuffbox’ (2020) Reza Khan – ‘Imaginary Road’ (2021) ZZ Top’s “El Diablo,” “Thunderbird,” “Rough Boy” +Read More
Almost Hits: Blood Sweat and Tears, “Go Down Gamblin'” (1971)
The problem with Blood, Sweat and Tears was that many rock fans didn’t consider them to be a real rock band. Their guitarist, Steve Katz, never reeled off the flaming, red hot, twelve-minute, guitar jams You May Also Like: Why You Should Have Celebrated Tears For Fears’ ‘Everybody Loves aRead More
Kosi – One More Cup Of Coffee (2013)
Akosua Gyebi — otherwise known as Kosi — is a vocalist with a range and distinctive style all her own. Her debut One More Cup Of Coffee leaves a lasting memory You May Also Like: Lyia Meta – ‘Always You’ (2023)
Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, “The Line” (1995)
Life sometimes serves up terrible choices. You May Also Like: No related posts.
Dr. Lonnie Smith Octet – ‘In the Beginning Vols. 1-2’ (2013)
When Hammond B-3 wizard Dr. Lonnie Smith decided to return to his storied early songs, it was with an eye toward updating them.
‘I just wish he was here’: The Beach Boys’ Al Jardine laments latest split with Mike Love
For Al Jardine, the family friend who was there as the Beach Boys originally formed, last year’s emotionally charged breakup after a 50th anniversary celebration still stings. You May Also Like: No related posts.
Steely Dan Sunday, “Slang Of Ages” (2003)
<<< BACKWARD (“Godwhacker”) ||| ONWARD (“Green Book”) >>> *** STEELY DAN SUNDAY INDEX *** I’m calling Shenanigans on Steely Dan! Shenanigans! You May Also Like: Walter Becker, “Couchriders In the Sky” (circa 2008): Steely Dan Sunday Walter Becker, “Hard Up Case (Live at Slim’s 1995)” (2024): Steely Dan Sunday SteelyRead More
