‘Presto’ Proved That Everything I Thought About Rush, and Fate, Was Wrong
Rush’s ‘Presto’ arrived 30 years ago today, setting off a chain reaction that would change my life forever.
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Bob Dylan, ‘The Bootleg Series Vol. 15: Travelin’ Thru, 1967-1969′ (2019)
Bob Dylan’s recordings in Nashville were a radical, almost reactionary departure for many reasons.
Yes, “The Messenger” from ‘The Ladder” (1999): YESterdays
A tribute to Bob Marley by a venerable British prog band seems like an unusual flight of fancy, but Yes makes it work.
Neal Francis – ‘Changes’ (2019)
Neal Francis is making the most of his second chance to make a first impression, creating quality soul music earnestly by hand.
Paul McCartney’s ‘Good Evening New York City’ Was Unexpectedly Relevant
The latest in a parade of Paul McCartney live projects arrived 10 years ago today with some memorable surprises.
Richard Turgeon, “Summer Revolution” (2019): One Track Mind
Richard Turgeon’s “Summer Revolution” is a high-octane song that crosses chest-beating stadium rock with a defiant punk attitude.
Doobie Brothers’ “Angels of Madness,” “You Just Can’t Stop It” + Others: Deep Cuts
We’ll probably never hear these at a Doobie Brothers concert – but they still deserve attention.
The Beatles, “What Goes On” from ‘Rubber Soul’ (1965): Deep Beatles
“What Goes On” provides another example of how the Beatles incorporated various musical genres, but never simply copied them.
Toto, “Spanish Steps of Rome” from ‘Mindfields’ (1999): Toto Tuesdays
David Paich makes a welcome return to the mic on an album-closing song that fit him better than any other Toto vocalist.
Miles Okazaki – ‘The Sky Below’ (2019)
Miles Okazaki constructs songs that go against convention, telling a different, engaging musical story with each piece.
