How Neil Young’s ‘Le Noise’ Found Light in a World of Darkness
Released 10 years ago today, the textured ‘Le Noise’ landed somewhere between Neil Young’s acoustic work and his more muscular full-band rock music.
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Refuge Is Taking Advantage of Pandemic Downtime to Evolve: Something Else! Interview
Greg Granger caught up with Refuge, a celebrated new rock band of multinational youths living in Nairobi, Kenya.
Chicago, “If It Were You” from ‘Twenty 1’ (1991): Saturdays in the Park
“If It Were You” is a flawless song, yet Chicago left it as an deep cut on 1991’s ‘Twenty 1,’ releasing dull, lifeless ballads as singles instead.
Matthew Shipp and Rob Brown – ‘Then Now’ (2020)
Matthew Shipp and Rob Brown’s ‘Then Now’ finds two fiercely individual artists blending into a creative whole without compromising their identities.
Anti-Mortem, “Old Washita / STFU” (2020): One Track Mind
Anti-Mortem’s “Old Washita” and “STFU” have given me more joy lately than is probably sane and healthy for an adult.
‘John Lennon 80: The Last Days in the Life,’ by Kenneth Womack: Books
Kenneth Womack’s ‘John Lennon 80’ paints a realistic, balanced picture of his final era’s setbacks, victories and, sadly, unfulfilled dreams.
Bob James – ‘Once Upon a Time: The Lost 1965 New York Studio Sessions’ (2020)
‘Once Upon a Time’ explores the possible directions that Bob James largely eschewed in favor of a more melodic – and popular – approach.
The Click Beetles – ‘Pop Fossil’ (2020)
The Click Beetles have returned with an album that equals the excellence of its predecessor, 2014’s ‘Wake Up to Music!’
Toto, “Spiritual Man” from ‘Falling in Between’ (2006): Toto Tuesdays
With Toto’s “Spiritual Man,” David Paich created a lyrical masterpiece and an evocative platform for some truly inspired performances.
Allman Betts Band, Randy Goodrum, Ian Dury + Others: Five for the Road
Allman Betts Band, Randy Goodrum and Ian Dury are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.
