More Perfect Playlists: The Kinks – Sleepwalker/Misfits (1977-78)
Turns out that ‘Sleepwalker’ was very much a concept album.
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Something Else! exclusive stream: Michael Dease, “Roppongi” from Relentless (2014)
Michael Dease’s big band take on “Roppongi” breathes new life into this little-noticed Randy Brecker gem.
Tomas Doncker Band – Moanin’ At Midnight: The Howlin’ Wolf Project (2014)
They pay tribute to a blues great, yet create an album that is very much their own.
‘It’s quite interesting’: Addition of original guitarist has changed the Yardbirds’ dynamic
Already, McCarty says he’s noticed a refocus on “the bluesier side of the band.”
Wolfgang Muthspiel, with Brian Blade + Larry Grenadier – ‘Driftwood’ (2014)
Wolfgang Muthspiel has just begun with ECM but ‘Driftwood’ has the style and sonority of an old vet with the label. This sounds like the beginning of a beautiful relationship.
‘I don’t feel as if it was’: Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason clears up misconception about key Dark Side track
Nick Mason was the lone member of the group to appear in every different lineup.
Something Else! Interview: Ted Nugent on his new music, the great outdoors and the state of the union
Could we possibly see … Ted Nugent for president?
‘The subject is always there’: Micky Dolenz on the prospect of a new Monkees album
Their last project, back in 1996, was the first to include all four members since 1968.
The Beatles, “I Saw Her Standing There” (Star Club, 1962): Deep Beatles
The Beatles’ Star Club album remains controversial, but a spirited rendition of “I Saw Her Standing There” is worth the price of admission.
Something Else! sneak peek: Jeff Lorber, Chuck Loeb and Everette Harp: “Serious Business” from Jazz Funk Soul (2014)
Three contemporary jazz titans have some good, clean fun with their renowned polish left intact.
