Richard X. Heyman – ‘Pop Circles’ (2019)
A flawless collection of pop rocking shapes and sounds, ‘Pop Circles’ finds Richard X. Heyman in his element once again.
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Sarah Gail Brand – ‘All Will Be Said, All to Do Again’ (2019)
Sarah Gail Brand has been described as “the most exciting trombone player for years,” and I agree.
Tortoise’s Quietly Effective Eponymous Album Burrowed In at its Own Pace
Released 25 years ago this week, Tortoise’s self-titled album still evokes a mood.
Mark Anthony K and the Lower 3rd Collective – ‘The 4 Song EP’ (2019)
Hopefully, this is just a brief taste of a larger future offering from Mark Anthony K and the Lower 3rd Collective.
Here’s How to Fix the Mike Keneally Band’s Slightly Flawed ‘Dog’
Mike Keneally’s ‘Dog’ kicked off 15 years ago this month with a lot of raw, minimalist rock-guitar type of music, then inexplicably stumbled.
Yes, “Love Shine” from ‘Open Your Eyes’ (1997): YESterdays
While not particularly memorable, “Love Shine” is another song by Chris Squire and Billy Sherwood that’s been enjoyably Yes-ified.
‘A Ghost is Born’ Presented Wilco at Their Most Earnest and Honest
15 years ago this month, Wilco released an album that sounded like someone at the bottom, looking up.
Rickie Lee Jones – ‘Kicks’ (2019)
Is this the best Rickie Lee Jones album of covers? No, but it is always engaging and occasionally compelling.
Chicago, “Thunder and Lightning” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park
“Thunder and Lightning” is one of the few examples on ‘XIV’ where it feels as though Chicago was actually playing together as one group.
The Cretins, “Haven’t Got a Clue” (2019): One Track Mind
The debut single from the Cretins is a ’60s mid-tempo garage rocker that’s instantly catchy, contemporary, and memorable.
