‘It might take people to the wrong areas’: Geoff Downes on what happens when you search for ‘Asia XXX’
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Deep Cuts: John Lennon’s ‘I Found Out,’ ‘I’m Losing You,’ ‘Out the Blue,’ others
As the anniversary of John Lennon’s vicious murder looms on December 8, 2012, we didn’t return to his best-known hits — after all, there’ll be plenty of “Imagine,” “Watching the Wheels,” “#9 Dream” and Beatles favorites to go around. You May Also Like: The ‘Mind Games’ Song That Pointed toRead More
The Turtles – Solid Zinc (2002): On Second Thought
‘Solid Zinc’ is a terrific tribute to the Turtles, who were not only commercially viable but also equally inventive.
S. Victor Aaron’s Top Albums for 2012, Part 3 of 4: Whack Jazz
<<< Part Two, Mainstream and Modern Jazz ||| Part 4, Fusion Jazz >>> In continuing with a long-held tradition, I’ve parsed out the jazz that goes avant-garde from the more conventional stuff. You May Also Like: Jimmy Haslip, jazz bassist: The Albums That Shaped My Career
The Friday Morning Listen: Charlie Haden & Pat Metheny – Beyond The Missouri Sky (1997)
Me and TheWife™ have busted outa town for a long weekend. It’s our 14th anniversary and we are ensconced in one of our favorite inns in the far north of New Hampshire. You May Also Like: Why You Should Give Pat Metheny’s ‘Rejoicing’ Another Listen
Roye Albrighton, of Nektar: Something Else! Interview
We caught up with Roye Albrighton to talk about Nektar’s ‘Spoonful of Time,’ and highlights from their classic 1970s albums.
Myriad3 – Tell (2012)
Toronto-based pianist Chris Donnelly has made two records so far, and both of them are solo piano records (Solo (2009) and Metamorphosis (2011). We now finally get to hear how this inventive musician interact with other musicians with the first album by Myriad3, a trio he recently formed with fellowRead More
Something Else! sneak peek: Rolling Stones, “Doom and Gloom” [Benny Benassi remix] (2012)
Check out a new remix of the Rolling Stones’ “Doom and Gloom,” which has been glammed up by Benny Benassi. That’s the DJ/producer perhaps best remembered for a club hit from the summer of 2002 called “Satisfaction” You May Also Like: Rolling Stones – ‘GRRR Live!’ (2023)
Fred Phillips’ Top Albums for 2012: Metal and Hard Rock
For hard rock and metal, 2012 certainly wasn’t the best year that I can remember. In all honesty, there were only a few albums that came across my desk that really excited me. You May Also Like: Metal Church – XI (2016) Pantera – ‘Power Metal’ (1988): Forgotten Series WhyRead More
One Track Mind: Jane Monheit and Sara Gazarek, “Spend Christmas with Me” (2012)
Among the voluminous amount of Christmas music recently released lies a fun stocking stuffer: “Spend Christmas with Me,” a duet with jazz chanteuses Jane Monheit and Sara Gazarek. You May Also Like: Dan Markell, “Carnival Game” (2021): One Track Mind
