Jon Anderson – ‘1000 Hands’ (2020)
In its own wise way, Jon Anderson’s guest-filled, often quietly involving new solo album ‘1000 Hands’ sails pretty darn “close to the edge.”
Other News
Archon Angel – ‘Fallen’ (2020)
If I can’t have a Savatage reunion, here’s hoping that Archon Angel keeps the magic alive.
Toto, “Dying On My Feet” from ‘Falling in Between’ (2006): Toto Tuesdays
In stark contrast to the frenetic opening of 2006’s ‘Falling in Between,’ “Dying On My Feet” finds Toto in a more relaxed mood.
Brandon Seabrook, with Cooper-Moore + Gerald Cleaver – ‘Exultations’ (2020)
You never know what to expect from a new Brandon Seabrook album, aside from that it’s guaranteed to be way outside the bounds of normal. ‘Exultations’ is certainly that.
Danielia Cotton – ‘A Different War’ (2020)
Danielia Cotton’s six-song EP ‘A Different War’ is as hard-charging and personal as anything in her career. She’s not pulling any punches.
Adrian Younge + Ali Shaheed Muhammad – ‘Roy Ayers JID 002’ (2020)
Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad’s ‘Roy Ayers JID 002′ does a great job of showing the timelessness of Roy Ayers’ 70s music with a message for people of the present.
Richard Turgeon, “Never Leaving California” (2020): One Track Mind
Vibrating with volume, Richard Turgeon’s “Never Leaving California” projects a mood that fits right in with its dark subject matter.
Whit Dickey – ‘Expanding Light’ (2020)
Veteran drummer and novice record label entrepreneur Whit Dickey finds ways to keep things fresh, this time with a new trio for ‘Expanding Light.’
Chicago, “Nothin’s Gonna Stop Us Now” from ‘Chicago 18’ (1986): Saturdays in the Park
This ironically named Chicago song is well written, detailed and very descriptive, but it took me a while to understand what the lyrics really meant.
Al Stewart – ‘Year of the Cat’ (1976): On Second Thought
A striking synthesis of folk, classical, pop and rock, ‘Year of the Cat’ deftly demonstrated Al Stewart’s ability to craft literate songs.
