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The Howlin’ Brothers – Trouble (2014)

More American Beauty-era Dead than picking-and-grinning Scruggs redux, the Howlin’ Brothers steer the current fascination with string-band hominess back toward rock music. You May Also Like: ‘Ain’t Gonna Be Your Dog’ Was the Howlin’ Wolf Deep Dive We Didn’t Know We Needed How ‘London Howlin’ Wolf Sessions’ Gave Boomer RockersRead More

(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny, "It's For You" (1981)

(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny, “It’s For You” (1981)

While I do tend to think of music in terms of albums, there are certain songs that for a variety of reasons get pulled away from their original context. You May Also Like: ‘Bright Size Life’ Gave Early Definition to Pat Metheny’s Incredible Career Why Pat Metheny’s ‘New Chautauqua’ StillRead More

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‘It just came together now’: Journey sessions provided key song for new Neal Schon album

Neal Schon is set to release his second solo project since Journey’s Eclipse, neither of which have had much in common with the melodic rock that made his band famous. That is, except for one song, included on the forthcoming So U. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Neil Young – A Letter Home (2014)

“My friend Jack has this box,” Young says as A Letter Home begins, in an opening message to his mother — but, by then, it’s already clear that A Letter Home is an album like no other, recorded in a situation so old fashioned as to seem otherworldly. You MayRead More

The Beatles Live! at the Star-Club in Hamburg, Germany 1962 (1977): Deep Beatles

The Beatles Live! at the Star-Club in Hamburg, Germany 1962 (1977): Deep Beatles

“The Star Club Tapes”: this very phrase inspires spirited debate among Beatles fans.

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Jaco Pastorius – Modern American Music…Period! The Criteria Sessions (2014)

With precious few recordings prior to his staggering, self-titled 1976 debut, Jaco Pastorius’ Modern American Music…Period! The Criteria Sessions is a set of demos that, for once, really do matter and matter a lot. You May Also Like: Gerry Gibbs & Thrasher People – Weather Or Not (2017) David Sancious:Read More

Toto - 35th Anniversary Tour: Live in Poland (2014)

Toto – 35th Anniversary Tour: Live in Poland (2014)

You’re reminded of Toto’s resiliency as they reanimate familiar tunes but also when the band focuses on deep cuts that complete a larger narrative.

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The Friday Morning Listen: – Pat Metheny Group – American Garage (1979)

So a couple of weeks ago, we were talking about Neil Young’s new Pono music system. You May Also Like: Why You Should Give Pat Metheny’s ‘Rejoicing’ Another Listen ‘Bright Size Life’ Gave Early Definition to Pat Metheny’s Incredible Career Pat Metheny, May 16, 2019: Shows I’ll Never Forget

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‘We did that in ’74’: For Hall and Oates, a surprising reaction to concert deep cut

Hall and Oates has a number of songs, huge era-defining hits, that must be played at every concert. But with a Hall of Fame career stretching all the way back to the early 1970s, there are plenty of deep cuts to sprinkle in, as well. You May Also Like: NoRead More

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Slayer, “Implode” (2014): One Track Mind

Wednesday night, Slayer made a surprise appearance to kick off the Revolver Golden Gods Awards with the debut of a new song, “Implode.” You May Also Like: No related posts.