There’s a good reason that “Kid Charlemagne” debuted on the Citizen Steely Dan Tour in 1994 and has never left the setlist.

Playing in the most exposed settings is a Catherine Sikora hallmark, her latest being ‘corners,’ a series of concerts by one, for one. Her fearlessness never lets her — nor the listener — down.

My parents advised me growing up that if I can’t say something nice, I shouldn’t say anything at all.

Ten years ago, a five-song, seven-minute (yes seven-minute) EP heralded a period of astonishing productivity for the newly reformed Guided by Voices.

Lisa Mychols & Super 8’s “A Very Merry Christmas” unites glittery Phil Spector/Brian Wilson-informed production values with a power-popping presence.

As good as previous Pink Floyd vinyl reissues are, ‘A Momentary Lapse of Reason: Remixed & Updated’ is quite unique.

A rock-guitar lover’s goldmine, ‘Astral Cafe’ finds Illinois guy Jimmy Ryan grooving on his sonic pursuit of an electric Eden.

For Beatles fans, 2021 proved to be a bonanza.

Take away the fussy orchestral arrangements from these vintage songs and you’re left with what made Bob James a long-time great. He still is.

This lineup has played together longer than any incarnation of Steely Dan, so the results overall are excellent.