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Kenny Garrett – Pushing The World Away (2013)

As we celebrate the recent 80th birthday milestone of one of the great Miles saxophone foils, Miles’ last such foil continues to build on his own not-insignificant legacy. You May Also Like: No related posts.

Prog Collective with Colin Moulding, John Wetton, Peter Banks, Billy Sherwood, others - 'Epilogue' (2013)

Prog Collective with Colin Moulding, John Wetton, Peter Banks, Billy Sherwood, others – ‘Epilogue’ (2013)

The second Prog Collective project holds a series of intrigues for fans of Yes, as still more final recordings from the late Peter Banks surface.

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Earth Wind and Fire – Now, Then and Forever (2013)

Anyone who smiles while listening to classic Earth Wind and Fire tracks (just try remaining seated during “September”) will thoroughly enjoy the group’s first album in eight years, Now, Then and Forever. You May Also Like: Bluey of Incognito: The Albums That Shaped My Career

Richard X. Heyman - X (2013)

Richard X. Heyman – X (2013)

Emitting warmth, honesty and a timeless quality, Richard X. Heyman’s ‘X’ indeed marks the spot!

Steely Dan Sunday, "West Of Hollywood" (2000)

Steely Dan Sunday, “West Of Hollywood” (2000)

This past summer (2013) there’s been some point and counterpoint on a class of jazz fans called the “jazzbro,” You May Also Like: Steely Dan Sunday: “Paging Audrey [Demo]” (2008)

The Beatles, "You Never Give Me Your Money" from Abbey Road (1969): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “You Never Give Me Your Money” from Abbey Road (1969): Deep Beatles

Deep Beatles’ look at the ‘Abbey Road’ a Paul McCartney song sparked by legal and financial woes from the band’s ill-fated venture Apple Corps.

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‘I was, like, are you insane?’: Mitch Malloy on winning, then losing, Van Halen frontman job

For a moment in 1996, Mitch Malloy was poised to become Van Halen’s third lead singer. In fact, he was certain he had the job. Then, all of a sudden, Extreme’s Gary Cherone took over instead. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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‘That turned into a beautiful little song’: Mike Love remembers the Beach Boys’ emotional deep cut “Only With You”

Featured in a band so closely associated with his brother Brian Wilson’s musical genius, his brother Dennis’ work can be easy to overlook. “Only With You” makes the case for paying closer attention. You May Also Like: Why the Beach Boys’ ‘Sail On, Sailor’ Pointed to So Many Unrealized Triumphs

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thedrakeeffect – Acoustica (2013)

A very smart sampler from thedrakeeffect’s new series of discs called The Voyage, this debut effort focuses on acoustic rock tracks – offering a stripped-down take on some of life’s more interesting sideroads You May Also Like: Richard Turgeon, “Better With You” (2022): One Track Mind

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Black Label Society, “Ain’t No Sunshine” from Unblackened (2013): One Track Mind

I’ve been a fan of Zakk Wylde since his pinch-harmonic screaming debut with Ozzy Osbourne on No Rest for the Wicked. You May Also Like: Why You Should Count ‘No Rest for the Wicked’ Among Ozzy Osbourne’s Best