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Paula Cole - 'Revolution' (2019)

Paula Cole – ‘Revolution’ (2019)

As we struggle with a pandemic and, especially, the aftermath of protests sparked by George Floyd’s murder, time has seemingly caught up with Paula Cole.

Chicago, "I Believe" from 'Chicago 18' (1986): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “I Believe” from ‘Chicago 18’ (1986): Saturdays in the Park

David Foster designed 1986’s ‘Chicago 18’ to be our introduction to Jason Scheff, but Bill Champlin continued his emergence as a force to be reckoned with.

Jon Anderson - '1000 Hands' (2020)

Jon Anderson – ‘1000 Hands’ (2020)

In its own wise way, Jon Anderson’s guest-filled, often quietly involving new solo album ‘1000 Hands’ sails pretty darn “close to the edge.”

Archon Angel – 'Fallen' (2020)

Archon Angel – ‘Fallen’ (2020)

If I can’t have a Savatage reunion, here’s hoping that Archon Angel keeps the magic alive.

Toto, "Dying On My Feet" from 'Falling in Between' (2006): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Dying On My Feet” from ‘Falling in Between’ (2006): Toto Tuesdays

In stark contrast to the frenetic opening of 2006’s ‘Falling in Between,’ “Dying On My Feet” finds Toto in a more relaxed mood.

Danielia Cotton - 'A Different War' (2020)

Danielia Cotton – ‘A Different War’ (2020)

Danielia Cotton’s six-song EP ‘A Different War’ is as hard-charging and personal as anything in her career. She’s not pulling any punches.

Adrian Younge + Ali Shaheed Muhammad - 'Roy Ayers JID 002' (2020)

Adrian Younge + Ali Shaheed Muhammad – ‘Roy Ayers JID 002’ (2020)

Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad’s ‘Roy Ayers JID 002′ does a great job of showing the timelessness of Roy Ayers’ 70s music with a message for people of the present.

Richard Turgeon, "Never Leaving California" (2020): One Track Mind

Richard Turgeon, “Never Leaving California” (2020): One Track Mind

Vibrating with volume, Richard Turgeon’s “Never Leaving California” projects a mood that fits right in with its dark subject matter.

Whit Dickey - 'Expanding Light' (2020)

Whit Dickey – ‘Expanding Light’ (2020)

Veteran drummer and novice record label entrepreneur Whit Dickey finds ways to keep things fresh, this time with a new trio for ‘Expanding Light.’

Chicago, "Nothin's Gonna Stop Us Now" from 'Chicago 18' (1986): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Nothin’s Gonna Stop Us Now” from ‘Chicago 18’ (1986): Saturdays in the Park

This ironically named Chicago song is well written, detailed and very descriptive, but it took me a while to understand what the lyrics really meant.