Steve Hackett: Reprises & Recapitulations Revelations
Former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett joins Mike Tiano to discuss reprises and recapitulations, two of the hallmarks of progressive rock.
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Gary Ritchie – ‘Head On a Swivel’ (2020)
Heavy on mouth-watering melodies, arresting licks and clear and confident vocals, Gary Ritchie’s ‘Head On a Swivel’ brings back the fun in pop music.
Toto, “Burn Down the Mission” from ‘Through the Looking Glass’ (2002)
A Toto cover of Elton John’s “Burn Down the Mission” stays true to the original while providing a platform for some classic Bobby Kimball magic.
Bobby Previte, Jamie Saft + Nels Cline – ‘Music From the Early 21st Century’ (2020)
Bobby Previte, Jamie Saft and Nels Cline’s ‘Music From the Early 21st Century’ is, thankfully, not typical of music from the era in which we are living in.
Conniption and Lords of the Trident: Two Bands Deserving Wider Recognition
A recent show in Cudahy, Wisconsin, said worlds about the musical backgrounds and depth of conviction from Conniption and Lords of the Trident.
Mangala Vallis – ‘Voices’ (2020)
This isn’t neo-prog. Instead, Mangala Vallis propel the music forward with a vital, condensed and nuanced sound on ‘Voices.’
Matt Mayhall – ‘Fanatics’ (2020)
Matt Mayhall went for an instinctual approach on ‘Fanatics,’ took a few chances and with the right guys to assist him, emerges triumphal.
Chicago, “You’re the Inspiration” from ‘Chicago 17’ (1984): Saturdays in the Park
Maybe this is just a ballad to some, but for others Chicago’s “You’re the Inspiration” might have opened them up to a whole new world. It did for me.
The Grip Weeds – ‘Giant On the Beach’ (2004; 2020 reissue)
Out of print for years, the Grip Weeds’ ‘Giant On the Beach’ has been resurrected with a generous dosage of new goodies.
Mavis Staples Wrote a New Ending For Her Father With ‘Don’t Lose This’
Mavis Staples completed an emotional, years-long journey when she finally issued leftover sessions with her dad Pops Staples five years ago today.
