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Michael Sherwood + Christian Nesmith, “Sally’s Ass” from Groovy Lemon Pie (2015)

My favorite track from Michael Sherwood and Christian Nesmith’s ‘Groovy Lemon Pie’ is the decidedly naughty “Sally’s Ass.” At least, this week.

At first, Gregg Rolie wasn't so sure about a classic Santana song: 'What the hell do I do with this?'

At first, Gregg Rolie wasn’t so sure about a classic Santana song: ‘What the hell do I do with this?’

Gregg Rolie didn’t have the best initial reaction to this standout cut from ‘Abraxas,’ released by Santana in September 1970.

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Supertramp, “School” from Crime of the Century (1974): One Track Mind

Supertramp nailed one of their oft-attempted forays into jazzy prog rock with “School,” released in September 1974 on ‘Crime of the Century.’

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Michael Bisio – Accortet (2015)

Master bassist Michael Bisio and his Accortet flat out thrive in unusual settings and while they often stretch out, they never lose their grip on tradition.

Roger Waters Created His Solo Masterwork With Focused, Trenchant 'Amused to Death'

Roger Waters Created His Solo Masterwork With Focused, Trenchant ‘Amused to Death’

‘Amused to Death,’ released on September 1, 1992, found Roger Waters returning to a tried-and-true formula. The result was his best solo album.

It's time to give Genesis' Calling All Stations, ex-frontman Ray Wilson a fair hearing

It’s time to give Genesis’ Calling All Stations, ex-frontman Ray Wilson a fair hearing

If ‘Calling All Stations,’ released on September 1, 1997, didn’t have the “Genesis” legacy to live up to, would you have enjoyed it anyway?

Yes, "Astral Traveller" from Time and a Word (1970): YESterdays

Yes, “Astral Traveller” from Time and a Word (1970): YESterdays

In direct contrast to the prior Jon Anderson-penned track, “Astral Traveller” rocks as hard as anything on Yes’ ‘Time and a Word.’

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Asia [with John Payne], “Ghost in the Mirror” from Silent Nation (2004): One Track Mind

Released on August 31, 2004, Asia’s ‘Silent Nation’ represented the final collaboration between longtime partners Geoff Downes and John Payne.

Jimmie Vaughan reached back for '50s-style cool on Plays Blues, Ballads & Favorites

Jimmie Vaughan reached back for ’50s-style cool on Plays Blues, Ballads & Favorites

Jimmie Vaughan’s ‘Plays Blues, Ballads & Favorites,’ released five years ago this summer, shined a needed spotlight on some largely unheard covers.

The Louisianna Superdome is surrounded by floodwaters from Hurricane Katrina Thursday, Sept. 1, 2005 in New Orleans. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, Pool)

Dr. John, Preservation Hall + others: Music framed initial journey past Hurricane Katrina

In the period immediately after New Orleans’ levees failed under Hurricane Katrina’s onslaught beginning on Aug. 29, 2005, musicians began trying to make sense of things.