Champian Fulton – ‘Birdsong’ (2020)
‘Birdsong’ is a respectful and classy homage to Charlie Parker and the music which has influenced Champian Fulton since she was small.
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Kevin Godley, “Hit the Street” from ‘Muscle Memory’ (2020): One Track Mind
Kevin Godley of 10cc and Godley and Creme fame returns with an intriguing single that advances his new solo album ‘Muscle Memory.’
Toto, “Let It Go” from ‘Falling in Between’ (2006): Toto Tuesdays
Steve Lukather has described “Let It Go” as “son of ‘Jake to the Bone,'” calling this sophisticated funk-fusion a “true Toto extravaganza.”
‘Bachman and Turner’ Resurrected the Spirit of Bachman-Turner Overdrive
Released 10 years ago today, ‘Bachman and Turner’ was a Bachman-Turner Overdrive comeback in every way except the album title.
Takuya Kuroda – ‘Fly Moon Die Soon’ (2020)
Takuya Kuroda already located the sweet spot where funk, jazz, hip-hop and R&B intersect. Now he’s amping up the studio creativity with ‘Fly Moon Die Soon.’
Soft Machine – ‘Live at the Baked Potato’ (2020)
‘Live at the Baked Potato’ shows that you can’t keep a good band down. But does this edition of Soft Machine stand up to what went before?
Chicago, “You’re Not Alone” from ‘Chicago 19’ (1988): Saturdays in the Park
Bill Champlin does his best, but Chicago’s utterly generic “You’re Not Alone” could have been a minor hit for any number of other bands of the same era.
William Shatner + Ritchie Blackmore, “The Thrill Is Gone” (2020): One Track Mind
William Shatner uses his unique speak/sing vocals with disturbingly dark effectiveness on this unexpected update of a B.B. King favorite.
Anna Webber – ‘Rectangles’ (2020)
Anna Webber builds a talented band around an idea from years earlier, and her deeper dive into that idea is well justified, judging from this galvanized performance.
Circuline – ‘CircuLive::NewView’ (2020)
Circuline’s new concert recording ‘CircuLive::NewView’ is melodic and molten rock that sizzles right out of the pizza prog oven.
