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‘A life changer in many ways’: Assistant says the Eagles’ Timothy B. Schmit recovering from throat, neck cancer

Julie Freeman, assistant to Timothy B. Schmit, says the longtime Eagles bassist and vocalist has been diagnosed with throat and neck cancer. He’s already reportedly undergone surgery, and is recovering. You May Also Like: Timothy B. Schmit and Glad – ‘Feelin’ Glad’ (1968): Forgotten Series Following no trends, the Eagles’Read More

Emerson Lake and Palmer - Live in California (2012)

Emerson Lake and Palmer – Live in California (2012)

There’s a reason this April 6, 1974 concert, held during the sprawling California Jam at the Ontario Motor Speedway, has for so long been a favorite among bootleggers. You May Also Like: Carl Palmer on the difficult decision to join Emerson Lake and Palmer Greg Lake picks his favorite EmersonRead More

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Deftones – Koi No Yokan (2012)

The seventh full length from Sacramento’s Deftones exemplifies the energetic blend of the atmospheric and the heavy over the course of 11 tracks. It features extensive riffing, haphazard tempo shifts and Chino Moreno’s emotionally full vocals You May Also Like: Gregg Belisle-Chi – ‘Koi: Performing the Music of Tim Berne’Read More

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The Seeds – The Seeds (1966; 2012 reissue)

Fronted by the eccentric charms of Sky Saxon, the Seeds were one of the most popular bands cruising Southern California’s fertile music scene of the late ’60s. You May Also Like: ‘Images of America: Southern California Surf Music 1960-1966,’ by John Blair (2015): Books Calling From a Star: The MerrellRead More

Creedence Clearwater Revival - Ultimate Creedence Clearwater Revival (2012)

Creedence Clearwater Revival – Ultimate Creedence Clearwater Revival (2012)

Is it possible to achieve any new vistas with the oft-collected, endlessly repackaged hits of John Fogerty and Creedence Clearwater Revival? This collection, quite unexpectedly, makes the case. You May Also Like: Tell It to the Judge – Cases of Misguided Muses: Odd Couples

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Danny Green – A Thousand Ways Home (2012)

When jazz pianist Danny Green released his 2009 debut album With You in Mind, he effectively demonstrated his unique blend of jazz, classical, and Brazilian sounds. You May Also Like: Joe Mandica, “My Heart Belongs” from A Thousand Miles (2016): One Track Mind Joe Mandica, “I Just Can’t Wait” fromRead More

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The Jigsaw Seen – Gifted (2012)

You can count on the Jigsaw Seen to deliver a stocking stuffed with ear candy during the holidays and, on this year’s offering Gifted, the Los Angeles band continues to scale new and exciting artistic heights. You May Also Like: The Cars’ Often-Overlooked ‘Candy-O’ Still Revs With Excitement Bill LloydRead More

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Download: Grant Lee Phillips – NoiseTrade Sampler (2012)