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Geoff Downes, of Asia, the Buggles and Yes: Something Else! Interview

Keyboardist Geoff Downes has never been busier, working by turns with each of the three bands he’s been associated with off and on since the turn of the 1980s — Yes, the Buggles and Asia. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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'Miles really affected me': Marcus Miller talks about Davis' towering influence

Bassist Marcus Miller’s newest release, Renaissance, directly references his time as a member of the Miles Davis band in the 1980s You May Also Like: Remembering David Sanborn: “A Tear For Crystal” from ‘Backstreet’ (1983) Remembering David Sanborn: “It’s You” from ‘Voyeur’ (1981) Remembering David Sanborn: “Ramblin’” from ‘Upfront’ (1992)

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Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, "Atlantic City" (1982)

Like so many of Bruce’s songs, a relatively simple story ends up going a lot deeper. So what appears to be a gangland tale presented with cinematic detail, ends up reflecting shadows back onto the listener. You May Also Like: Reevaluating Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Wild, the Innocent and the ERead More

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Steely Dan Sunday, “New Frontier” (1982)

The basic plot is evident: a young man in a budding courtship with a young lady who has “a touch of Tuesday Weld,” against a Cold War backdrop. You May Also Like: Donald Fagen, “New Frontier” from ‘The Nightfly Live’ (2021): Steely Dan Sunday

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The Rubinoos – Basement Tapes (1993): Forgotten series

Rewind the clock to Berkeley, California 1970 and encounter a landscape flush with political unrest, acid-infested blues jams and alternative lifestyles. You May Also Like: Bill Lloyd – Feeling the Elephant (1987): Forgotten Series Ken Sharp, “Hold Me Touch Me” / “Mr. Make Believe” (2021) One Track Mind

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Gimme Five: Steve Lukather on Toto’s "Hold the Line," "Pamela," "Hydra," others

As Steve Lukather and Toto return for a series of concert dates, the celebrated guitarist stops by to explore a number of tracks from his time in the band You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Genesis Songs That Sucked: Gimme Five

There was the Peter Gabriel era, the Phil Collins-led edition, and then that Ray Wilson album. We’re not getting into which one was better — only when Genesis didn’t quite live up to our expectations. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Desert Island Discs: Live Album Edition

Only perhaps on this site could we query folks for Desert Island Live Discs, and find a six-way tie among the responses between the Who, Bill Evans, Little Feat, Kiss, Warren Zevon and the Talking Heads. The Who and Evans, officially, edged into a shared top spot — since bothRead More

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Steely Dan Sunday, "Maxine" (1982)

> *** STEELY DAN SUNDAY INDEX *** We all like to think that Steely Dan’s music is distinguished by sly lyrics, complex harmonies, elite musicianship and sharp production. While those attributes might be found in nearly every Steely Dan song, the most instantly recognizable feature is not any of thoseRead More

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Desert Island Discs: Prog and Art Rock Edition

King Crimson was the top vote-getter in Something Else! Reviews’ new prog rock-themed Desert Island Discs feature, with Yes just one vote behind. You May Also Like: No related posts.