When the Libertines Finally Broke Through the Media Frenzy
Issued 15 years ago this week, the Libertines’ surprisingly nuanced self-titled album helped me take the band seriously.
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Tanika Charles, Alex Sill, Isaiah Sharkey + Others: Five for the Road
Tanika Charles, Alex Sill and Isaiah Sharkey are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately …
Chicago, “Waiting for You to Decide” from ‘Chicago 16’ (1982): Saturdays in the Park
‘Chicago 16’ as a whole is superb, and “Waiting for You to Decide” is an integral part of that.
Milton Nascimento’s Genius Confirmed Even on Guest-Packed ‘Angelus’
Released 25 years ago, Milton Nascimento’s ‘Angelus’ deftly blended jazz greats, lithe pop music and these title-worthy textures from another land.
The Lunar Laugh – ‘Goodnight Noises Everywhere’ (2019)
The Lunar Laugh are typically dubbed a power-pop act, but ‘Goodnight Noises Everywhere’ doesn’t restrict itself to any one style.
ZZ Top’s “El Diablo,” “Thunderbird,” “Rough Boy” + Others: Gimme Five
We returned to some old favorites as ZZ Top kicks off their 50th anniversary tour tonight.
Toto, “Last Love” from ‘Mindfields’ (1999): Toto Tuesdays
Toto borrowed the best from their past to inform their (then) present on “Last Love.”
John McFee of the Doobie Brothers: Something Else! Interview
John McFee discusses planned new music from the Doobie Brothers, continuing shared dates with Santana and the prospects of a solo project.
The Junior League – ‘Adventureland’ (2019)
The Junior League’s ‘Adventureland’ reels and rumbles with high-octane pop rock that gets the blood boiling and the butt shaking.
Chicago, “What You’re Missing” from ‘Chicago 16’ (1982)
Chicago kicks off arguably the best album they recorded after the passing of original guitarist Terry Kath.
