ARQ – ‘Short Stories’ (2019)
ARQ’s ‘Short Stories’ is a thing of beauty, an album that celebrates life rather than dwelling on losses that sparked three of its tracks.
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Eric Burdon and the Animals’ Self-Titled Debut Was a Dark, Dirty Triumph
Rugged and robust, ‘The Animals’ arrived 55 years ago this month as a textbook study of the original wave of English blues rock.
Marshmallow Overcoat, “Wait For Her” (2019): One Track Mind
Marshmallow Overcoat have been keeping the spirit of psychedelic garage rock alive for 30-odd years.
Yes, “Finally” from ‘The Ladder’ (1999): YESterdays
“Finally” may not rank as a Yes classic, but the song does represent the band’s continued progress forward.
How Bryan Adams Finally Put It All Together With ‘Reckless’
Something special happened to Bryan Adams 35 years ago this week. Actually – two special things.
Mike Pride – ‘Marimba, July’ and ‘Drums, August’ (2019)
This is drumming extraordinaire Mike Pride taking DIY to the extreme, not only in recording these solo, but also in engineering, mixing & mastering these series of improvisations.
Jim Beard and Jon Herington – ‘Chunks and Chairnobs’ (2019)
The original songs by Jim Beard and Jon Herington are powerful, and the covers on ‘Chunks and Chairnobs’ stand the test of time.
Avram Fefer Quartet – ‘Testament’ (2019)
‘Testament’ leaves me wondering why Avram Fefer isn’t more widely noticed. He consistently brings the goods in composition, technique and sidemen – and delivers.
Chicago, “Love Me Tomorrow” from ‘Chicago 16’ (1982): Saturdays in the Park
Chicago isn’t breaking any new ground, but “Love Me Tomorrow” is still stronger than the music of their contemporaries.
Projekt Gemineye – ‘In the Year 3073: Book I’ (2019)
‘In the Year 3073: Book I’ builds on the sonic foundation of Projekt Gemineye’s last album, while lyrically proceeding boldly onto the future.
