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Eric Burdon, “Water” from ‘Til Your River Runs Dry’ (2013): One Track Mind

Whatever our fates, Eric Burdon obviously figures a reading of the wrongs is a good place to start.

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Camper Van Beethoven – La Costa Perdida (2013)

There is a majestic weirdness to Camper Van Beethoven, recaptured in all of its freak-flag glory on La Costa Perdida, their first studio effort in some eight years. You May Also Like: Dan Costa – ‘Beams’ (2022)

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Steve Lukather, “Right the Wrong” from Transition (2013): Exclusive Something Else! stream

“Right the Wrong” was written by Steve Lukather along with ‘Transition’ co-producer CJ Vanston and Lukather’s son Trev.

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Ben Harper, with Charlie Musselwhite – Get Up! (2013)

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idpYuJeAi0U&w=420&h=315] Big names don’t delve in “small” productions that often, which is reason alone why this collaboration between Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite is a happy occasion. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Dash Rip Rock – Black Liquor (2012)

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guYfC7AC4zA&w=500&h=305] If you grew up a fan of live music in or around Louisiana in the late 1980s or early 1990s, you knew, without a doubt, that Dash Rip Rock was going to be huge one day. You May Also Like: When Miles Davis Finally Looked Back on ‘MilesRead More

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‘This album stretches out in some new areas’: Steve Morse previews the new Deep Purple studio project

Deep Purple’s first new studio project since 2005’s Rapture of the Deep remains untitled, something underscored by a new album teaser — which boasts only a question mark for an image. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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‘Everybody was influenced by the Beatles’: Alice Cooper on the British Invasion’s sweeping impact

People associate Alice Cooper’s intense brand of horror-movie rock with Frank Zappa, who gave Cooper’s band their first big break. But Cooper says the British Invasion — and the Beatles, in particular — shaped his early sound. You May Also Like: Alice Cooper, May 11, 2017: Shows I’ll Never ForgetRead More

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‘We’ll see how this one goes’: Chris Squire says Yes could perform more complete albums

Chris Squire confirms that Yes won’t be returning to the studio until at least 2014, and that a new tour won’t perhaps be the last to feature performances of complete albums from their legendary past. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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David Philips – December Wine [4 Track Tapes] (2013)

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cydDNQiLl5I&w=420&h=315] Last month we told you about an advance track by elemental Brit expat singer-songwriter David Philips. “A Sailor’s Song” gave much hope that the next album would be as good as his last one The Rooftop Recordings (2011). You May Also Like: David Philips – Get Along (2018)Read More

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One Track Mind: Johnny Marr, “Upstarts” from The Messenger (2013)

Credentialed alterno-god Johnny Marr, who was cool when today’s hipsters weren’t even glimmers in their parents’ eyes, returns with a stark, riff-fueled message: “The underground is overground.” You May Also Like: The Smiths’ ‘How Soon Is Now?’ Is the Gen-X ‘(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction’