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Traffic's Catalog Returns as Individual Vinyl Reissues – But Something Is Missing

Traffic’s Catalog Returns as Individual Vinyl Reissues – But Something Is Missing

Traffic’s albums are presented in their original packaging and sport the iconic pink U.K. Island Records label. Unfortunately, they forgot a key element.

Roger Daltrey - 'Ride a Rock Horse' (1975): Forgotten Series

Roger Daltrey – ‘Ride a Rock Horse’ (1975): Forgotten Series

‘Ride a Rock Horse’ managed a bit of a tougher edge, compared to Roger Daltrey’s self-titled debut effort from 1973.

Duck Baker - 'Confabulations' (2021)

Duck Baker – ‘Confabulations’ (2021)

‘Confabulations’ wasn’t made with the public in mind, and that might be why this makes such a great entry point for the avant-garde side of Duck Baker.

Yes, "You Can Be Saved" from 'Tormato' (bonus track, 1978): YESterdays

Yes, “You Can Be Saved” from ‘Tormato’ (bonus track, 1978): YESterdays

It’s unclear why “You Can Be Saved” wasn’t finished for ‘Tormato’ or some future project, but such speculation is the joy of being a Yes fan.

Patrick Ames - 'The Virtualistics' (2021)

Patrick Ames – ‘The Virtualistics’ (2021)

Patrick Ames’ ‘The Virtualistics’ encompasses the good and bad of the pandemic, but the overriding message is hope.

Denny Zeitlin and George Marsh - 'Telepathy' (2021)

Denny Zeitlin and George Marsh – ‘Telepathy’ (2021)

On ‘Telepathy,’ long-established veterans Denny Zeitlin and George Marsh act like young upstarts, showing the jazz world a fresh new approach.

Joe Bailey on 'Ghosts,' Pandemic Creativity and Dark Monarchy: Something Else! Interview

Joe Bailey on ‘Ghosts,’ Pandemic Creativity and Dark Monarchy: Something Else! Interview

Joe Bailey joins Preston Frazier to discuss the U.K.-based prog-rocker’s new solo project, his creative process and plans for another Dark Monarchy album.

Chicago, "Take the 'A' Train" from 'Night & Day: Big Band' (1995): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Take the ‘A’ Train” from ‘Night & Day: Big Band’ (1995): Saturdays in the Park

Closing ‘Night and Day: Big Band’ triumphantly, “Take the ‘A’ Train” makes me wish Chicago had included more big-band covers on their earlier albums.

Rebecca Angel - 'Love Life Choices' (2021)

Rebecca Angel – ‘Love Life Choices’ (2021)

With ‘Love Life Choices,’ Rebecca Angel’s sense of self and individuality shine like a veteran.

Anthony Braxton - 'Quartet (Standards) 2020' (2021)

Anthony Braxton – ‘Quartet (Standards) 2020’ (2021)

As Anthony Braxton continues to push forward one of America’s greatest art forms, he also takes opportunities to demonstrate just how jazz got to be so great.