Patti Smith Group – Radio Ethiopia (1976): Shadows in Stereo
The Patti Smith Group’s ‘Radio Ethiopia’ is to ‘Horses’ what ‘White Light/White Heat’ is to ‘The Velvet Underground and Nico.’
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Yes, “South Side of the Sky” from ‘Fragile’ (1971): YESterdays
An amazing piece of music, “South Side of the Sky” is a platform for the best of Yes’ compositional, playing and arranging talents.
Naked Truth – Avian Thug (2016)
The progressive fusion supergroup Naked Truth had already gotten off to a nice start with their first two projects. Now with ‘Avian Thug’, they have have reached cruising altitude.
Sixto Rodriguez, Jan. 22, 2016: Shows I’ll Never Forget
Sixto Rodriguez’s music does not tell us to move on, to leave the past behind. It tells us that there is no choice.
It’s Psychedelic Baby, Issue No. 2 (December 2015): Magazines
Curl up in your favorite seating accessory with ‘It’s Psychedelic Baby, Issue No. 2’ for pieces on Merrell Fankhauser, Vanity Fare and other great psychedelic folk rock bands.
Florian Hoefner Group – Luminosity (2016)
They say the third time is the charm, and pianist/composer Florian Hoefner’s third album ‘Luminosity’ has charm, freshness, dynamism and more.
Songs About Fights, Games People Play by Rolling Stones, B-52’s + Others: Odd Couples
The first time I heard the B-52’s, I laughed. The first time I heard the Rolling Stones’ “Emotional Rescue,” I laughed – but not for the same reasons.
Brad Cheeseman – Figurants (2016, EP)
Toronto bassist and composer Brad Cheeseman is releasing a four-track EP, but with ambition.
Glenn Frey, “The One You Love” from No Fun Aloud (1982): One Track Mind
Rather than repeating the Eagles country-rock sound, Glenn Frey’s solo career reverted to his Detroit roots, blending rock, pop and soul.
Gutbucket, “Luton” from ‘Dance’ (2016): Something Else! video premiere
Through the magic of cinematography and editing, Gutbucket show how their angular wallop can inspire dancing in this world premiere video of “Luton”.
