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North Mississippi Allstars – World Boogie is Coming (2013)

Named after one of their dad’s favorite sayings, and featuring found-object recordings of R.L. Burnside and Otha Turner, you’d expect the Dickinson Brothers’ new North Mississippi Allstars album to be riven with nostalgia. You May Also Like: Left Lane Cruiser’s Bring Yo’ Ass to the Table amped up North MississippiRead More

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Mike Oldfield – Five Miles Out/Crises: Collectors’ Editions (2013)

Best known perhaps as a pair of albums that produced hit singles (!) for Mike Oldfield, new 30th anniversary editions of Five Miles Out and Crises illustrate the imaginative depth found elsewhere. You May Also Like: When Miles Davis Finally Looked Back on ‘Miles and Quincy: Live at Montreux’

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UB40 – Getting Over the Storm (2013)

UB40 can be forgiven for getting a little maudlin, for enjoying some tear-in-your-beer saloon music. After all, it hasn’t been all red, red wine and roses lately for the British reggae-pop band. You May Also Like: Storm Thorgerson and the Art of Musical Visualization Joni Mitchell – ‘Chalk Mark inRead More

(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny, "Oasis" (1977)

(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny, “Oasis” (1977)

“Oasis” provides a very early counterexample to the notion that the music of Pat Metheny tends toward lightweight fare, closer to new age or (worse) smooth jazz than anything from the “real” jazz tradition. You May Also Like: Pat Metheny – ‘MoonDial’ (2024) ‘Bright Size Life’ Gave Early Definition toRead More

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‘I don’t think those guys want to’: Adam Lambert nixes idea of a world tour with Queen

Adam Lambert says fans shouldn’t expect any large-scale tour to follow his September debut in the U.S. fronting classic-rock legends Queen. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Eileen Howard – Blues in the Green Room (2013)

This isn’t so much down home as it is upbeat, an empowering set of blues from a singer with jazz chops. There’s a buoying effect throughout Eileen Howard’s Blues in the Green Room. You May Also Like: No related posts.

Jeremy - Searching For The Son (2013)

Jeremy – Searching For The Son (2013)

Being prolific is one thing, but being prolific and having the ability to create high quality music is an entirely different animal altogether. However, Jeremy Morris is blessed with both attributes. You May Also Like: Jeremy Morris and the Lemon Clocks – ‘Open Minds’ (2019) Jeremy – ‘Pop Overflow’ (2019)Read More

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The Friday Morning Listen: Linda Ronstadt – Simple Dreams (1977)

One of my favorite lines from the old sitcom WKRP in Cincinatti had Johnny Fever asking fellow DJ Venus Flytrap if he wanted to go check out Carly Simon album covers. You May Also Like: Linda and Richard Thompson, “The Great Valerio” (1974): One Track Mind

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One Track Mind: McGough and McGear, “So Much In Love” (1968)

With all of the buzz surrounding Paul McCartney today, it seemed like an opportune time for a return to this radically remarkable track from Roger McGough and Mike McGear’s self-titled 1968 collaboration. You May Also Like: Paul McCartney, “Check My Machine” (1980): One Track Mind

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‘I wished I’d never mentioned that’: Yes, Deep Purple’s Ian Gillan is still at work on two books

Frontman Ian Gillan helped Deep Purple complete its first album of new material since 2005 with this year’s Now What?! Now, it’s time to get back to those two books he promised, right? You May Also Like: No related posts.