Paul Thorn – Too Blessed to Be Stressed (2014)
A reminder from Thorn to be thankful, in bad times – and good.
Other News
Something Else! sneak peek: Bruce Hornsby, “Mandolin Rain” from Solo Concerts (2014)
This No. 4 1986 hit is experienced anew, like it’s never been heard.
Dr. John – Ske-Dat-De-Dat: Spirit of Satch (2014)
He never stops experimenting, never stops surprising, and never stops entertaining.
Odd Couples: Elvis Presley’s “Hound Dog” vs. Olivia Newton-John’s “You’re the One That I Want”
This could be a rock history rewrite in the making.
Kenny Lavender – Conscious Journey, Part 1 & 2 (2014)
Daring but not self indulgent, this double album would be a risk in lesser hands.
‘I was like, what is this?’: Opening for David Bowie was memorable for Hall and Oates – sort of
Along the way, Hall and Oates gathered a highlight reel of hilarity.
Jackson Browne, “The Birds of St. Marks” from ‘Standing in the Breach’ (2014): One Track Mind
Jackson Browne explores a Byrds-ian jangle on this full-band version of a song for Nico that’s been laying around since 1970.
Fire! Orchestra directed by Mats Gustafsson – Enter (2014)
A prog-leaning album that is noisy, experimental and brave.
Gimme Five: Garage Sailing Part II, with Traffic, Emerson Lake and Palmer, the Who and others
Finding cool old CDs on sale is great. Just don’t get the greedy eye.
Dead Earth Politics – The Queen of Steel EP (2014)
They had me at “Redneck Dragonslayer.”
