Tower of Power – ‘Hipper than Hip: Live in 1974’ (2013)
Recorded live at the peak of their powers in May 1974, ‘Hipper than Hip’ finds Tower of Power setting a Long Island radio-station soundstage ablaze.
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One Track Mind: The Nth Power, “Thank You” (2013)
As we — or me, anyway — await the first full album by one of New Orleans’ best-kept secrets of late, The Nth Power continues to tantalize. You May Also Like: Tower of Power’s Emilio Castillo: The Albums That Shaped My Career
Steve Arrington + Dam-Funk – Higher (2013)
Former Slave drummer and lead vocalist Steve Arrington found some measure of success in a solo artist in the 80s. You May Also Like: Richard Turgeon, “Higher” (2020): One Track Mind
Herbie Hancock – ‘The Complete Columbia Album Collection’ (2013): Gimme Five
Former collaborators Bill Summers and Mike Clark join us to discuss Herbie Hancock’s ‘The Complete Columbia Album Collection.’
Shows I’ll Never Forget: Earth Wind and Fire, September 20, 2013
At the Chicago Theatre, Chicago, Illinois: As the entire crowd bounced up and down, hands in the air, one thing was clear: only Earth Wind and Fire could turn the Chicago Theatre into one huge dance floor. You May Also Like: Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band, September 22,Read More
On Second Thought: Wild Cherry – Wild Cherry (1976)
Born in 1970, Wild Cherry began life as a rock band. Gigging the local circuit, the Ohio group struggled to gain the success they strived for. You May Also Like: No related posts.
Sly and the Family Stone – Higher! (2013)
The story of Sly and the Family Stone is that of the 1960s, a decade of dizzying highs followed by a period of just as devastating lows. Their music, and the band itself, shared the similar promise of a new way — only to implode with a shocking finality. YouRead More
Dumpstaphunk – Dirty Word (2013)
Dumpstaphunk’s Dirty World is a layered delight, just as interesting on a close listen as Ivan Neville shares a sun-filled positivity as it as from the dance floor, where its twin-bass attack provides a thump that could bring down buildings. You May Also Like: No related posts.
Moreland and Arbuckle – 7 Cities (2013)
Blues-rock music don’t normally lend itself to big themes, and the trio of Moreland & Arbuckle didn’t start out intending to have one, but when they got done finalizing the song roster for their latest release, they took a look at what they had and found one. You May AlsoRead More
Almost Hits: Jody Watley, “Still A Thrill” (1987)
Y’all might not remember it, but Jody Watley was arguably the Beyoncé of the late 80s, giving Janet Jackson and Madonna a real run for their money as the top dance floor diva. You May Also Like: William Shatner + Ritchie Blackmore, “The Thrill Is Gone” (2020): One Track Mind
