Yes, “Into the Storm” from ‘Fly From Here’ (2011): YESterdays
This melodically pulsating, accessible yet clearly progressive song incorporates the strength of each Yes man, but doesn’t try to recreate the past.
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ElectroBluesSociety feat. Boo Boo Davis, “Killing Floor” (2020): One Track Mind
Even if you’ve listened to Howlin’ Wolf’s “Killing Floor” a thousand times, the experience isn’t complete without hearing ElectroBluesSociety tackle it with Boo Boo Davis.
Mark Papagno: The Albums That Shaped My Career
Baltimore-based prog and jazz guitarist Mark Papagno joins Ross Boissoneau to discuss albums by Yes, Allan Holdsworth and David Sylvian.
Young Gun Silver Fox – ‘Canyons’ (2020)
I’m not sure if there is such a music idiom as “neo-yacht rock” but if there is, Young Gun Silver Fox would surely be at the top of that heap.
Chicago, “Come in From the Night” from ‘Chicago 19’ (1988): Saturdays in the Park
“Come in From the Night,” more than any other, is a fantastic example of the potential of Bill Champlin and Chicago.
Harrison Bankhead and Paul de Jong – ‘Freedom’ (2020)
Paul de Jong has gumption of cellist Tom Cora, while Harrison Bankhead boasts the savvy of Charles Mingus. It’s all spontaneously on display on ‘Freedom.’
Curt Sydnor, “Lifespan of Lies” (2020): Something Else! premiere
Here is the premiere of Curt Sydnor’s “Lifespan of Lies” from his upcoming LP ‘Revolutionary Etudes.’
The Grand Undoing – ‘In a Vigil State’ (2020)
A true rock-pop-folk album, the Grand Undoing’s ‘In a Vigil State’ features honest songs that are both clever and melodic.
Toto, “Simple Life” from ‘Falling in Between’ (2006): Toto Tuesdays
Steve Lukather joins Anthony Sonego to discuss “Simple Life” from 2006’s ‘Falling in Between,’ the latest in a long line of moving Toto ballads.
Michael Formanek Quartet – ‘Pre-Apocalyptic’ (2020)
Whatever band Michael Formanek, Tim Berne, Craig Taborn or Gerald Cleaver are in is usually a very good one. When they are in the same band, it’s special.
