How Bryan Adams Finally Put It All Together With ‘Reckless’
Something special happened to Bryan Adams 35 years ago this week. Actually – two special things.
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Mike Pride – ‘Marimba, July’ and ‘Drums, August’ (2019)
This is drumming extraordinaire Mike Pride taking DIY to the extreme, not only in recording these solo, but also in engineering, mixing & mastering these series of improvisations.
Jim Beard and Jon Herington – ‘Chunks and Chairnobs’ (2019)
The original songs by Jim Beard and Jon Herington are powerful, and the covers on ‘Chunks and Chairnobs’ stand the test of time.
Avram Fefer Quartet – ‘Testament’ (2019)
‘Testament’ leaves me wondering why Avram Fefer isn’t more widely noticed. He consistently brings the goods in composition, technique and sidemen – and delivers.
Chicago, “Love Me Tomorrow” from ‘Chicago 16’ (1982): Saturdays in the Park
Chicago isn’t breaking any new ground, but “Love Me Tomorrow” is still stronger than the music of their contemporaries.
Projekt Gemineye – ‘In the Year 3073: Book I’ (2019)
‘In the Year 3073: Book I’ builds on the sonic foundation of Projekt Gemineye’s last album, while lyrically proceeding boldly onto the future.
Bent Knee – ‘You Know What I Mean’ (2019)
Just like Joseph from the Bible, Bent Knee’s ‘You Know What They Mean’ has a coat of many colors.
Toto, “Better World (Parts I, II & III)” from ‘Mindfields’ (1999): Toto Tuesdays
The eclectic nature and length of some of the tracks on 1999’s ‘Mindfields’ suggests that Toto were no longer chasing commercial success.
The Solo Song Where Jon Anderson Finally Reclaimed His Yes Legacy
Ex-Yes frontman Jon Anderson, who turned 75 this week, showed that he could still write stirring, conceptually epic pieces.
Why R.E.M.’s ‘Live at the Olympia’ Showed They Were Back
The post-Bill Berry R.E.M. seemed less solid in its artistic footing, making me wonder if the end was near.
