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Lemon Clocks - 'Between Time and Space' (2019)

Lemon Clocks – ‘Between Time and Space’ (2019)

The Lemon Clocks thrive on experimentation, and their enthusiasm for the music they play is infectious.

Why 'Wakafrika' Should Have (Finally) Made Manu Dibango a Huge Star

Why ‘Wakafrika’ Should Have (Finally) Made Manu Dibango a Huge Star

The star-packed ‘Wakafrika,’ released 25 years ago, somehow didn’t raise Manu Dibango’s profile in the U.S.

The Beatles, "Old Brown Shoe" from 'Past Masters' (1969): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “Old Brown Shoe” from ‘Past Masters’ (1969): Deep Beatles

It took a while, but “Old Brown Shoe” has emerged from the shadow of being a Beatles B-side.

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How Bachman-Turner Overdrive Pushed Back Against Prog With ‘Not Fragile’

‘Not Fragile’ hurtled Bachman-Turner Overdrive to stardom 45 years ago this month with an old-fashioned recipe of hard rock rooted in the blues.

Yes, "Lightning Strikes" from 'The Ladder' (1999): YESterdays

Yes, “Lightning Strikes” from ‘The Ladder’ (1999): YESterdays

“Lightning Strikes” definitely has a different feel than the prior two songs on Yes’ ‘The Ladder,’ but that is in no way a slight.

Tanika Charles, Alex Sill, Isaiah Sharkey + Others: Five for the Road

Tanika Charles, Alex Sill, Isaiah Sharkey + Others: Five for the Road

Tanika Charles, Alex Sill and Isaiah Sharkey are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately …

Chicago, "Waiting for You to Decide" from 'Chicago 16' (1982): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Waiting for You to Decide” from ‘Chicago 16’ (1982): Saturdays in the Park

‘Chicago 16’ as a whole is superb, and “Waiting for You to Decide” is an integral part of that.

Milton Nascimento's Genius Confirmed Even on Guest-Packed 'Angelus'

Milton Nascimento’s Genius Confirmed Even on Guest-Packed ‘Angelus’

Released 25 years ago, Milton Nascimento’s ‘Angelus’ deftly blended jazz greats, lithe pop music and these title-worthy textures from another land.

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The Lunar Laugh – ‘Goodnight Noises Everywhere’ (2019)

The Lunar Laugh are typically dubbed a power-pop act, but ‘Goodnight Noises Everywhere’ doesn’t restrict itself to any one style.

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ZZ Top’s “El Diablo,” “Thunderbird,” “Rough Boy” + Others: Gimme Five

We returned to some old favorites as ZZ Top kicks off their 50th anniversary tour tonight.