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The Friday Morning Listen: Pat Metheny Group – Imaginary Day (1997)

I’m one of those people who tend to not remember their dreams. Most mornings, I have a feeling that some dreams have come to pass, but couldn’t tell you about any of them in much detail. You May Also Like: Pat Metheny, May 16, 2019: Shows I’ll Never Forget WhyRead More

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Martin Sexton – Fall Like Rain (2012): Something Else! sneak peek

Not so much so-called “new folk” as an interesting distillation of country, blues, gospel and soul, Martin Sexton since his out-of-nowhere self-produced 1991 cassette debut has become the very definition of modern-day troubadour. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Danny Seraphine, formerly of Chicago: Something Else! Interview

Chicago co-founder Danny Seraphine discusses the formation of California Transit Authority, and how it all went wrong with his old band.

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Phil Angotti and the Lazy Apple Orchestra – People and Places (2011)

I was initially introduced to the music of Phil Angotti back in the early 1990s through the irresistibly hooky little tunes he was cutting as the Idea. The Chicago, Illinois-based artist’s light and airy pop rock struck an immediate chord with me, making me an instant fan. Since then, PhilRead More

Beatles Songs That Sucked: Gimme Five

Beatles Songs That Sucked: Gimme Five

There is much about the Beatles that’s easy to love. Still, lend them your ear and you’ll discover a few duds.

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The Delfonics – La-La Means I Love You: The Definitive Collection (1997)

“Philly soul” was a phrase used to describe and categorize a distinctive style of music produced and pressed on the Philly Groove label located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Delfonics, who pioneered the sound, released a chain of hit singles during the late 1960s and early 1970s, which all appear onRead More

Best of the Best: The Official™ Something Else! Top 10 for 2011

Best of the Best: The Official™ Something Else! Top 10 for 2011

The Official™ SomethingElse! year-ending Top 10 list requires two or more of us to be in agreement as we gathered around the watercooler. It’s no easy task.

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Various Artists – International Pop Overthrow, Vol. 14 (2011)

Established in 1998 by journalist David Bash, International Pop Overthrow is a fun and exciting musical event. Held in select locations across the United States, the festival has also traveled to England You May Also Like: Material Issue – Telecommando Americano (1997): On Second Thought How ‘Fresh’ Crowned the RaspberriesRead More

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Steely Dan Sunday, "The Caves Of Altamira" (1976)

Since Donald Fagen and Walter Becker first set out to be a songwriting team and only started a band when it became evident this was was going to be the only way to get their songs recorded in any meaningful way You May Also Like: Walter Becker, “Hard Up CaseRead More

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Tim Coffman – Cruisin’ Pacific Coast Highways: The Longboard Collection (2011)

Being a resident of San Diego, Tim Coffman lives and breathes the tantalizing trimmings of Southern California. On his most recent album, Cruisin’ Pacific Coast Highways: The Longboard Collection, the respected guitarist and operator of Rolltop Music captures the gorgeous ambiance of the region in instrumental form. As evidenced byRead More