Chicago, “All Roads Lead to You” from ‘Heart of Chicago Vol. II’ (1998): Saturdays in the Park
It wasn’t a daring break from the past, but at least “All Roads Lead to You” was new music that played to Chicago’s strengths.
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Bluey of Incognito: The Albums That Shaped My Career
Jean-Paul “Bluey” Maunick joins Ross Boissoneau to discuss career-impacting albums from Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and Earth Wind and Fire.
Dark Monarchy, “Drain the Sea” from ‘All Roads Lead to Rome’ (2021): One Track Mind
“Drain the Sea” whets the appetite as the Dark Monarchy prepares to release ‘All Roads Lead to Rome,’ the latest project from Mark Anthony K and Joe Bailey.
Dan Rosenboom, Billy Mohler + Anthony Fung – ‘Refraction’ (2021)
While America and the rest of the world tries to regain its footing, Dan Rosenboom, Billy Mohler and Anthony Fung have already made a full recovery music-wise. ‘Refraction’ is the sweet sound of renewal.
Dan Cavalca – ‘Lights of Red Island’ (2021)
There would be no point in remaking an entire album if it were to be done the same way. That was the challenge before Dan Cavalca and he rose to it by converting the freewheeling, improvised ‘Colors of Red Island’ into the creatively electronic ‘Lights of Red Island.’
Yes, “Give and Take” from ‘Union’ (UK version, 1991): YESterdays
“Give and Take” only made it onto the version of ‘Union’ released in the U.K. Too bad; it’s easily one of this Yes album’s better moments.
Head With Wings – ‘Comfort in Illusion’ (2021)
Head With Wings’ new EP offers a 17 minute-plus glimpse into a very modern prog-rock world filled with the beauty of a continuous thought.
Chicago, “The Only One” from ‘The Heart of Chicago’ (1997): Saturdays in the Park
Ironically named, Chicago’s Lenny Kravitz-produced “The Only One” is frustrating because it keeps you wanting and wishing for more.
Mike Zito – ‘Resurrection’ (2021)
That blues spirit is alive and well inside Mike Zito and with ‘Resurrection,’ he spreads that healing feeling to anyone within earshot of his music.
Matt Mitchell + Kate Gentile, “for teens | spinal thought | peripheral drome” (2021): One Track Mind
Matt Mitchell and Kate Gentile’s “for teens,” “spinal thought” and “peripheral drome” are spare conceptions with rich detail filled in on the fly from the assembled collection of improvisation masters.
