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Jeremy – Love Explosion (2012)

Prolific is one thing, but being prolific and maintaining a high level of excellence in the process proves to be an entirely different kettle of fish. Jeremy Morris, however, is blessed with both attributes. You May Also Like: Jeremy – ‘Pop Overflow’ (2019) Jeremy – ‘Dulcimer Dance’ (2018) Jeremy MorrisRead More

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Tangerine Dream – Under Cover (2012)

Cover albums are inherently risky, and quite frankly more than a little overdone of late. Leave it to Tangerine Dream to breathe new life into things You May Also Like: Carl Weingarten – This Is Where I Found You (2018) Dream Syndicate – How Did I Find Myself Here? (2017)Read More

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‘We’ll see what happens’: Donald Fagen considers doing a solo tour behind Sunken Condos

Donald Fagen has made countless on-stage appearances over the years, but primarily as part of Steely Dan or else a rock ‘n’ soul revue like last summer’s Dukes of September shows with Michael McDonald and Boz Scaggs. You May Also Like: Donald Fagen and the Nightflyers, Aug. 16, 2017: ShowsRead More

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Billy Sherwood – The Art of Survival (2012)

Billy Sherwood again sounds a futureshock alarm on The Art of Survival, resuming an on-going exploration into the way technology is forever changing our lives. You May Also Like: Billy Sherwood Talks #Yes50, ‘Topographic Drama’ and a Tribute to Chris Squire Billy Sherwood, Fernando Perdomo, Teymur Phell + Others: FiveRead More

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Forgotten series: An Apple A Day: More Pop-Psych Sounds From The Apple Era (2006)

There must’ve been an avalanche of artists back in 1967 when Apple first opened for business looking for new talent, as shown during this second edition of rare acetates from RPM. You May Also Like: The Poppees – ‘Pop Goes the Anthology’ (2010): Forgotten Series Kyte – ‘Kyte’ (2009): ForgottenRead More

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David Virelles – Continuum (2012)

A young, prodigious Cuban born-and-raised pianist and composer recasts the folklore and culture of his homeland, filtered by the teachings of some of jazz’s greatest living avantists. You May Also Like: Chris Potter – The Dreamer Is The Dream (2017) Aruan Ortiz, with Andrew Cyrille + Mauricio Herrera – ‘InsideRead More

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2 Taks Back – Coming Home Again (2012)

2 Taks Back, an Indianapolis, Indiana-based foursome, offers no-frills rock on their new project Coming Home Again, music that’s unadorned in the very best old-school way. You May Also Like: Deejays – Coming On Strong: The Best of the Deejays (2018) Farewell Milwaukee – FM (2016)

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One Track Mind: Bruce Springsteen, “Forward” (2012)

Bruce Springsteen’s newly unveiled song isn’t going to unseat “This Land Is Your Land,” much less “Youngstown.” But, during a jokey performance at a Ohio rally for President Obama, it’s clear that wasn’t the point anyway. You May Also Like: Reevaluating Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Wild, the Innocent and the ERead More

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‘I hate to break it to you’: Glenn Hughes all but confirms demise of Black Country Communion

Glenn Hughes, the 61-year-old frontman for Black Country Communion, has all but confirmed the the all-star rock amalgam’s breakup — while giving a clearer idea yet about what’s tearing the group asunder. You May Also Like: How Black Country Communion’s Debut Brought Back ’70s-Style Hard Rock Derek Sherinian – ‘Vortex’Read More

The Beatles, “Oh! Darling” from Abbey Road (1969): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “Oh! Darling” from Abbey Road (1969): Deep Beatles

The stereotype stands to this day: John Lennon wrote the rockers, Paul McCartney the love songs. But the Abbey Road track “Oh! Darling” challenged this notion by having McCartney write and sing the blues. You May Also Like: The Beatles, “I Want You (She’s So Heavy)” from Abbey Road (1969):Read More