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(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny, "Lone Jack" (1978)

(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny, “Lone Jack” (1978)

Despite my musing last week that maybe April Joy is a more appropriate closer for this album, there’s no denying the fact that “Lone Jack” finishes things off on a note of bursting energy. You May Also Like: Why You Should Give Pat Metheny’s ‘Rejoicing’ Another Listen Pat Metheny, MayRead More

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Shows I’ll Never Forget: Poco, November 9, 2013

At Chicago’s Mayne Stage: I was looking forward to seeing the band Poco again. I had the good fortune of seeing the band, or more accurately the Poco acoustic trio, in 2012. You May Also Like: Rusty Young – Waitin’ For The Sun (2017) Simon Phillips, Poco, Oz Noy +Read More

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‘It’s a good feeling’: Hall and Oates credit fans for belated Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination

After years of fan complaints, Hall and Oates have belatedly made the list of nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Not that the duo has ever attached too much significance to the recognition. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Van Morrison – Moondance: Expanded Edition (1970; 2013 reissue)

“Moondance is a classic,” Van Morrison once said. “I put things together that nobody’s ever put together before. I’m proud of that.” You May Also Like: Pink Floyd – ‘Delicate Sound of Thunder’ (1988; 2020 expanded vinyl reissue) Renaissance – ‘Scheherazade and Other Stories’ (1975; 2021 expanded reissue)

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‘The process takes about two hours’: Kiss’ Gene Simmons explains his traditional pre-show ritual

No matter how big Kiss has gotten, no many how many years have gone by, one pre-show ritual remains: The putting on of the makeup. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Creedence Clearwater Revival – Creedence Clearwater Revival: Boxed Set (2013)

Creedence Clearwater Revival was a canny name, considering the way the band nudged rock — in a moment when their San Francisco brethren were pushing it further out in the space — back toward its R&B roots. You May Also Like: Tell It to the Judge – Cases of MisguidedRead More

(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny, "April Joy" (1978)

(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny, “April Joy” (1978)

For the first half of this track, the Pat Metheny group blurs the line between composition and improvisation, a trait I admire in any jazz group. You May Also Like: Pat Metheny, May 16, 2019: Shows I’ll Never Forget Why You Should Give Pat Metheny’s ‘Rejoicing’ Another Listen Why PatRead More

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Emerson Lake and Palmer – Live In Montreal 1977 (2013)

Despite the lofty musical goals here, Emerson Lake and Palmer’s idea to tour in support of 1977’s Works with a full orchestra was fraught with issues You May Also Like: Emerson Lake and Palmer – ‘The Anthology: 1970-1998’ (2019)

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Exclusive stream: Michael Des Barres, “My Baby Saved My Ass; I Dont Need No Doctor; Bang A Gong” (2013)

Hard on the heels of a well-received 2012 studio effort Carnaby Street, Michael Des Barres took the stage at Hollywood’s Viper Room — never intending to issue a live album from the date. You May Also Like: Joni Mitchell’s ‘Dry Cleaner From Des Moines,’ ‘Crazy Cries of Love’ + Others:Read More

'I don’t know who they are': Boston's old-school Tom Scholz can't place contemporaries Andy Summers, the Edge

‘I don’t know who they are’: Boston’s old-school Tom Scholz can’t place contemporaries Andy Summers, the Edge

There’s a reason the signature Tom Scholz guitar sound — indeed, Boston’s basic feel, from its 1976 debut through to the forthcoming Life, Love and Hope — has remained unchanged. You May Also Like: How Boston Said Goodbye to Brad Delp on ‘Life Love and Hope’ Chris Frantz – ‘RemainRead More