Mike Stern and Jeff Lorber Fusion – ‘Eleven’ (2019)
What we get from fusion icons Mike Stern and Jeff Lorber are the best of both worlds and that’s the strongest reason why ‘Eleven’ merits a lot of listens.
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Viviana Zarbo – ‘Take Away’ (2019)
Viviana Zarbo can switch from being as sensual as breathing to being as scary as a she-devil in a heartbeat.
Toto, “One Road” from ‘Mindfields’ (1999): Toto Tuesdays
Toto once again collaborates with ace songwriter Randy Goodrum, but “One Road” offers an interesting twist.
How ‘The Chair In the Doorway’ Became Living Colour’s Heaviest Album
Released 10 years ago this week, ‘The Chair In the Doorway’ found Living Colour taking on darker themes.
Why You Should Have Celebrated Tears For Fears’ ‘Everybody Loves a Happy Ending’
Released 15 years ago this week, Tears For Fears’ reunion on ‘Everybody Loves a Happy Ending’ for some reason went largely ignored.
Jeremy Morris and the Lemon Clocks – ‘Open Minds’ (2019)
Though Jeremy Morris composes and performs a wide range of genres, this compilation points the arrow at his psychedelic and progressive-rock offerings.
Caroline Davis – ‘Alula’ (2019)
With ‘Alula,’ the ever-thirsty Caroline Davis thrust herself into the company of vital artists at the frontier of jazz.
Chicago, “Chains” from ‘Chicago 16’ (1982): Saturdays in the Park
Chicago’s “Chains” is worthy of praise – even if I still can’t figure out if the horns are real or not.
Eric Clapton, “Motherless Child” from ‘From the Cradle’ (1994): One Track Mind
25 years ago, Eric Clapton — finally, blessedly, in a moment that fans had been hoping for since he left John Mayall in 1966 — let the blues overtake him.
How Muse’s ‘The Resistance’ Gloriously Lived Up to Their ‘Derivative’ Tag
The Muse returned 10 years ago this week with a fun album that paid tribute to their many influences. Does anybody remember fun?
