David Sancious, Rick Wakeman + Others: Preston Frazier’s Best of 2020 Rock, Pop and Soul
Preston Frazier’s look back at the Best of 2020 in rock, pop and soul includes David Sancious, Rick Wakeman, Brownout, Randy Goodrum and others.
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Wadsworth Mansion – ‘Wadsworth Mansion’ (1971): Forgotten Series
Emerging from Providence, R.I., Wadsworth Mansion are the ultimate example of a one-hit-wonder act.
Chicago, “Sleeping in the Middle of the Bed Again” from ‘Stone of Sisyphus’ (2008): Saturdays in the Park
No, this isn’t “Saturday in the Park.” Instead, Chicago’s “Sleeping in the Middle of the Bed Again” was a jarringly bold move by an established band.
Ivo Perelman, with Matthew Shipp + Joe Morris – ‘Shamanism’ (2020)
Where Ivo Perelman is involved, there is always a surprise contained in every moment. Add two like-minded musicians like Matthew Shipp and Joe Morris playing dissimilar instruments on ‘Shamanism,’ and the level of surprise and thrill are tripled.
Toto, “21st Century Blues” from ‘Toto XIV’ (2015): Toto Tuesdays
Don’t let the languid pulse of Toto’s “21st Century Blues” fool you. The lyrics hold an acerbic – and deeply relevant – bite.
Catherine Sikora and Ethan Winogrand – ‘Things To Do In Paris’ (2020)
A lethal combination of instincts and chops were required to pull off the improv performance ‘Things To Do In Paris’ so well; Catherine Sikora and Ethan Winogrand have plenty of both.
‘Wheatfield Empire: The Listener’s Guide to the Guess Who’ (2020): Books
The beauty of ‘Wheatfield Empire’ is how Robert Lawson delves into the Guess Who with such a human touch. But how does he know all this amazing stuff?
Timothy B. Schmit and Glad – ‘Feelin’ Glad’ (1968): Forgotten Series
Not to be mistaken for the Christian band of the same name, Glad served as an early stop for future Poco and Eagles star Timothy B. Schmit.
Walter Becker, “Golden City” (1994): Steely Dan Sunday
Walter Becker has a message for us from beyond the grave on how we should approach 2021. Check out the new (to us) song “Golden City” from the folks at Walter Becker Media.
Chicago, “Bigger Than Elvis” from ‘Stone of Sisyphus’ (2008): Saturdays in the Park
“Bigger Than Elvis” is a very nice if not overwhelming piece of work on a set of 12 tunes that proved Chicago was truly inspired once again.
