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Streams: Preview the long-awaited remix of Rush’s 2002 reunion project Vapor Trails

Can’t wait for the badly needed — no, really, very badly — remix of Rush’s Vapor Trails? Here are 12 striking audio samples to tide you over until the updated disc arrives You May Also Like: David Crosby, “Amelia” from ‘Sky Trails’ (2017): One Track Mind Metallica’s Remix of “SomeRead More

The Beatles, "You Never Give Me Your Money" from Abbey Road (1969): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “You Never Give Me Your Money” from Abbey Road (1969): Deep Beatles

Deep Beatles’ look at the ‘Abbey Road’ a Paul McCartney song sparked by legal and financial woes from the band’s ill-fated venture Apple Corps.

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‘I was, like, are you insane?’: Mitch Malloy on winning, then losing, Van Halen frontman job

For a moment in 1996, Mitch Malloy was poised to become Van Halen’s third lead singer. In fact, he was certain he had the job. Then, all of a sudden, Extreme’s Gary Cherone took over instead. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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‘That turned into a beautiful little song’: Mike Love remembers the Beach Boys’ emotional deep cut “Only With You”

Featured in a band so closely associated with his brother Brian Wilson’s musical genius, his brother Dennis’ work can be easy to overlook. “Only With You” makes the case for paying closer attention. You May Also Like: Why the Beach Boys’ ‘Sail On, Sailor’ Pointed to So Many Unrealized Triumphs

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thedrakeeffect – Acoustica (2013)

A very smart sampler from thedrakeeffect’s new series of discs called The Voyage, this debut effort focuses on acoustic rock tracks – offering a stripped-down take on some of life’s more interesting sideroads You May Also Like: Richard Turgeon, “Better With You” (2022): One Track Mind

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Black Label Society, “Ain’t No Sunshine” from Unblackened (2013): One Track Mind

I’ve been a fan of Zakk Wylde since his pinch-harmonic screaming debut with Ozzy Osbourne on No Rest for the Wicked. You May Also Like: Zakk Wylde – Book of Shadows II (2016) Why You Should Count ‘No Rest for the Wicked’ Among Ozzy Osbourne’s Best

(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny, "Lakes" (1977)

(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny, “Lakes” (1977)

It’s not a constant presence on this album, but as mentioned when we discussed the title track on Watercolors, what would become the sound of “The Group” begins to establish itself. You May Also Like: Pat Metheny, May 16, 2019: Shows I’ll Never Forget Pat Metheny, “You Are” from ‘FromRead More

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Ahmad Jamal – Saturday Morning (2013)

The list of living musicians who made great records in the 1950s is dwindling, but the living legend Ahmad Jamal distinguishes himself further by making great records into the 2010s. You May Also Like: No related posts.

Exclusive stream: Emerson Lake and Palmer, "Pictures at an Exhibition" from Live In Montreal 1977 (2013)

Exclusive stream: Emerson Lake and Palmer, “Pictures at an Exhibition” from Live In Montreal 1977 (2013)

Check out this signature tune from Emerson Lake and Palmer’s last performance with a 70-piece orchestra on their 1977 tour in support of Works. You May Also Like: Emerson Lake and Palmer – ‘The Anthology: 1970-1998’ (2019)

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Chicago, “Something’s Coming, I Know” from ‘Chicago XXXVI: Now’ (2014): One Track Mind

Written by Robert Lamm and America’s Gerry Beckley, “Something’s Coming, I Know” hints of Lamm’s ‘Subtlety and Passion.’