Can the Flawed ‘Chicago VIII’ Be Saved by Its Deep Cuts?
Released 45 years ago today, ‘Chicago VIII’ found the band at a low creative ebb. But these five lesser-known songs make it worth a return visit.
Other News
Yes, “Soft As a Dove” from ‘Magnification’ (2001): YESterdays
Songs on this album were credited to Yes as a band, but “Soft As a Dove” sounded like another classic joint effort from Jon Anderson and Steve Howe.
Lindsey Webster – ‘A Woman Like Me’ (2020)
Soul-jazz songstress queen Lindsey Webster succeeds not by keeping up with current trends but instead through mastering the little time-honored things.
Willie Nelson’s Big Ideas: How Concept Albums Shaped His Career
Concept albums have been among Willie Nelson’s greatest and most confounding works – sometimes simultaneously.
Richard Turgeon, “Higher” (2020): One Track Mind
Here’s a Richard Turgeon song that celebrates genuine American guitar rock with style and substance.
Toh-Kichi [Satoko Fujii + Tatsuya Yoshida] – ‘Baikamo’ (2019)
Satoko Fujii and Tatsuya Yoshida are heavyweights in Japan but are both world-class vanguard musicians. ‘Baikamo’ is a welcome return to their summit meetings on the edge of what is possible with just a piano and drums.
Dio’s Often-Forgotten ‘Magica’ Recalled Early Ronnie James Dio Triumphs
Released 20 years ago today, ‘Magica’ is the most underrated Dio effort – and every bit the equal of Ronnie James Dio’s best work.
Chicago, “Here Is Where We Begin” (1984): Saturdays in the Park
“Here Is Where We Begin” is an exceptional song in spite of Chicago, not because of them. Credit former Ambrosia frontman David Pack.
Murmullo – ‘Lies’ (2020)
Murmullo features five young and very talented musicians whose surety and confidence in what they do is growing.
Help a Musician: Buy from Bandcamp This Friday, March 20
Please help out musicians you like by buying their music from Bandcamp on Friday, March 20. That day, 100% of the purchase price goes in their pockets.
