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‘I’d have to lose 10 or 15 pounds’: Ace Frehley contemplates reuniting with Kiss again

Now that Kiss’ Gene Simmons — who previously said he’d never play with the band’s deposed original members again — has relented in the wake of their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, at least one question remains: Can Ace Frehley still fit into his old costume? You MayRead More

Steely Dan Sunday, "The Great Pagoda of Funn" (2006)

Steely Dan Sunday, “The Great Pagoda of Funn” (2006)

<<< BACKWARD (“Brite Nitegown”) ||| ONWARD (“Security Joan”) >>> *** STEELY DAN SUNDAY INDEX *** Track 5 on Morph the Cat is an enigma; “The Great Pagoda of Funn” ranks with songs like “Maxine” and “On The Dunes” You May Also Like: Steely Dan, “Carey” (circa 2001): Steely Dan Sunday

Nick DeRiso’s Best Of 2013 (Jazz and Blues): Boz Scaggs, Preservation Hall, Gov't Mule, Robben Ford

Nick DeRiso’s Best Of 2013 (Jazz and Blues): Boz Scaggs, Preservation Hall, Gov’t Mule, Robben Ford

Old lions — namely Wayne Shorter, Boz Scaggs and James Cotton — certainly roared in 2013, putting out some of the most vital, present music of their careers. You May Also Like: Jerry Granelli, feat. Bill Frisell and Robben Ford – Dance Hall (2017) Boz Scaggs – Out Of TheRead More

The case for Hall and Oates as album artists: 'We're very much more than our hits'

The case for Hall and Oates as album artists: ‘We’re very much more than our hits’

When HBO called recently inquiring about usage rights for the Hall and Oates deep cut “Alone Too Long” from their 1975 self-titled release, it came as little surprise. John Oates says they always considered themselves album artists. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Tower of Power – ‘Hipper than Hip: Live in 1974’ (2013)

Recorded live at the peak of their powers in May 1974, ‘Hipper than Hip’ finds Tower of Power setting a Long Island radio-station soundstage ablaze.

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Brendan Benson – You Were Right (2013)

Brendan Benson should have become a famous star like his colleague and friend Jack White a long time ago. You May Also Like: Harry Benson – ‘Paul’ (2022): Books Murali Coryell – Mr. Senator (2016)

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‘He’s actually a musician’: Neal Schon on Journey’s relationship with producer Kevin Shirley

Producer Kevin Shirley has worked with every Journey lead singer going back to Steve Perry, and there’s a reason for that: “He’s very, very musical,” says band co-founder Neal Schon. You May Also Like: No related posts.

Forgotten series: Patrick Samson Set, I Rebelli, others - Stasera Shake 3 (2009)

Forgotten series: Patrick Samson Set, I Rebelli, others – Stasera Shake 3 (2009)

This quite-fun Italian 1960s beat/pop collection from Boss A Tone Records, spanning the years 1967-75, is the kind of thing you want to play in your car or at your next party. You May Also Like: Aviation Blondes – ‘Edge of Forever’ (2009): Forgotten Series Kyte – ‘Kyte’ (2009): ForgottenRead More

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John Mellencamp – 1978-2012 Box Set (2013)

John Mellencamp may be known for changing his name an astonishing three times, but he is respected for two other qualities: his status as the Bruce Springsteen of the Midwest, and his refusal to compromise his sound to fit the latest trends. You May Also Like: John Mellencamp’s Dark, Down-HomeRead More

S. Victor Aaron’s Best of 2013 (Part 4 of 4, Fusion Jazz): John Scofield, Dave Holland, Spyro Gyra

S. Victor Aaron’s Best of 2013 (Part 4 of 4, Fusion Jazz): John Scofield, Dave Holland, Spyro Gyra

When I sized up the best fusion jazz discs of 2013 at mid-year, I came up with ten I really liked a lot. You May Also Like: Dave Holland – ‘Another Land’ (2021) Dave Holland, Chris Potter, Lionel Loueke, Eric Harland – Aziza (2016) Dave Holland – Uncharted Territories (2018)