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Barb Jungr – ‘Bob, Brel and Me’ (2019)

Barb Jungr hinted that this could be her last album. I, for one, sincerely hope not.

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Nature Work – ‘Nature Work’ (2019)

The Jason Stein, Greg Ward-led project ‘Nature Work’ is highly recommended for those who like adventurous, impulsive jazz.

Yes, "The Solution" from 'Open Your Eyes' (1997): YESterdays

Yes, “The Solution” from ‘Open Your Eyes’ (1997): YESterdays

This album-closing song actually makes a great jumping off point for then-new two-guitar version of Yes.

Walter Becker, "He Wants You (Out)" (1997): Steely Dan Sunday

Walter Becker, “He Wants You (Out)” (1997): Steely Dan Sunday

“He Wants You (Out)” suggests that Walter Becker’s creative fire was burning brighter than we may have assumed during a period of down time with Steely Dan.

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Charlie Carter – ‘Every Ounce of Love’ (2019)

Charlie Carter’s ‘Every Ounce of Love’ was written from the soul, sung from the heart and delivered with quality.

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Ken Fowser – ‘Right On Time’ (2019)

Sax players with “bag full of soul” qualities always thrive in an organ-and-guitar combo, and a that’s just what Ken Fowser does here.

Metallica's Remix of "Some Kind of Monster" Finally Fixed What's Wrong With 'St. Anger'

Metallica’s Remix of “Some Kind of Monster” Finally Fixed What’s Wrong With ‘St. Anger’

15 years ago today, Metallica decided to listen to their fans. This is the way ‘St. Anger’ should have sounded in the first place.

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Gloryhammer / Aether Realm, June 17, 2019: Shows I’ll Never Forget

I can, without a doubt, say Gloryhammer’s recent stop in Dallas was one of the favorite concert experiences of my life.

Bernard Fowler, Oz Noy, Grupo Fantasma + Others: Preston Frazier's Best of 2019 (So Far)

Bernard Fowler, Oz Noy, Grupo Fantasma + Others: Preston Frazier’s Best of 2019 (So Far)

Preston Frazier’s mid-year new music survey includes Best of 2019 candidates Bernard Fowler, Grupo Fantasma and Oz Noy, among others.

Toto, "Selfish" from 'Mindfields' (1999): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Selfish” from ‘Mindfields’ (1999): Toto Tuesdays

Unlike the preceding track on Toto’s ‘Mindfields,’ “Selfish” succeeds because it gets to the musical point without wasting a note.