Curt Sydnor, “Lifespan of Lies” (2020): Something Else! premiere
Here is the premiere of Curt Sydnor’s “Lifespan of Lies” from his upcoming LP ‘Revolutionary Etudes.’
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The Grand Undoing – ‘In a Vigil State’ (2020)
A true rock-pop-folk album, the Grand Undoing’s ‘In a Vigil State’ features honest songs that are both clever and melodic.
Toto, “Simple Life” from ‘Falling in Between’ (2006): Toto Tuesdays
Steve Lukather joins Anthony Sonego to discuss “Simple Life” from 2006’s ‘Falling in Between,’ the latest in a long line of moving Toto ballads.
Michael Formanek Quartet – ‘Pre-Apocalyptic’ (2020)
Whatever band Michael Formanek, Tim Berne, Craig Taborn or Gerald Cleaver are in is usually a very good one. When they are in the same band, it’s special.
Joe Sofra, “One of Those Things” (2020): One Track Mind
Joe Sofra’s deep and burly vocals sound like a cross between Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley, and he navigates “One of Those Things” with intimacy and assurance.
Richard Turgeon, “Learning to Fly” (2020): One Track Mind
Richard Turgeon covers a song about coping and adapting when life is seemingly unbearable, which surely speaks to a lot of us right now.
Yes, “Don’t Take No For an Answer” from ‘Fly From Here: Return Trip’ (2018): YESterdays
Yes included a completely new song when they returned to ‘Fly From Here’ in 2018, but I wouldn’t recommend buying it just for “Don’t Take No For an Answer.”
Chicago “We Can Last Forever” from ‘Chicago 19’ (1988): Saturdays in the Park
Another of Jason Scheff’s well-written masterpieces, “We Can Last Forever” makes me appreciate his tenure in Chicago even more.
William Shatner and Canned Heat, “Let’s Work Together” (2020): One Track Mind
Canned Heat creates a swampy vibe again on “Let’s Work Together” while William Shatner does a competent sing-speak to create some good, joyous fun.
Diamond Hands – ‘Diamond Hands’ (2006; 2020 reissue)
If you weren’t aware of the copyright date of ‘Diamond Hands,’ you could easily be hoodwinked into thinking it is a long lost George Harrison project.
