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In Defense of 1982’s ‘A Flock of Seagulls’: Time to Get Over the Singer’s Haircut

Let’s return to ‘A Flock of Seagulls,’ the self-titled debut album by Liverpool’s other Fab Four.

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The Friday Morning Listen: Charles Bukowski – Hostage (1994)

This weekend in Manchester, New Hampshire, teams of gaming enthusiasts will lock themselves in for 36 hours for a “board game hackathon,” also known as the NH Game Jam. You May Also Like: Redeye, “Games” from Redeye (1970): One Track Mind Jon Irabagon – ‘I Don’t Hear Nothin’ But theRead More

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Brian Ray on Paul McCartney, Etta James, and the Bayonets: Something Else! Interview

Already busy with Paul McCartney, Brian Ray now has a bustling side project to throw himself into, as well

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Roger Waters on The Wall without Pink Floyd: ‘Unfettered by more middle-of-the-road colleagues’

Roger Waters’ relationship with The Wall, which begins a European stadium tour in July, has continued to change over the years — and, in no small way, because he’s presenting it without the other members of Pink Floyd. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Tom Keifer – ‘The Way Life Goes’ (2013)

A 10-year long journey for Cinderella frontman Tom Keifer comes to fruition with the release of his first solo album.

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One Track Mind: Bill Cunliffe Trio, “Blue Notes” from River Edge, New Jersey (2013)

1989 Monk Competition winner Bill Cunliffe is a diversely skilled pianist who puts his range to use in a variety of settings, from Latin jazz, to fusion to fruitful collaborations of straight ahead jazz. You May Also Like: Pearcy / Gratzmiller Jazz Quintet – ‘Over the Edge’ (2018) The WoodRead More

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David Paich, co-founder of Toto: Something Else! Interview

Toto has begun rehearsing for its 2013 tour, which kicks off May 30 in Europe. David Paich and Co. will also be making a few rare U.S. appearances, beginning in late summer — something he says “almost feels like a homecoming after so long away.” You May Also Like: Toto’sRead More

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Rainbow – Live in Munich 1977 (2013)

If you have any doubt who the greatest singer in the history of metal, heck, maybe in the history of rock ‘n’ roll is, just pop this DVD into your player and fast forward to the second song. You May Also Like: Dio’s Often-Forgotten ‘Magica’ Recalled Early Ronnie James DioRead More

Lovin' Spoonful's Zalman Yanovsky - Alive and Well in Argentina (1968): Forgotten series

Lovin’ Spoonful’s Zalman Yanovsky – Alive and Well in Argentina (1968): Forgotten series

Zal Yanovsky’s lone solo album, released after his unceremonious firing from the Lovin’ Spoonful in 1967, announces a new sense of freedom.

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‘This is new and it’s fresh’: Journey alum Steve Smith’s next project combines drums, art

Vital Information’s Steve Smith, drummer with Journey during its turn-of-the-1980s platinum heyday, will unveil a collection of art created from his own musical performances called The Fabric of Rhythm on May 15, 2013. You May Also Like: Steve Smith: The Albums That Shaped My Career