How Muse’s ‘The Resistance’ Gloriously Lived Up to Their ‘Derivative’ Tag
The Muse returned 10 years ago this week with a fun album that paid tribute to their many influences. Does anybody remember fun?
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Stephanie Angelini – ‘Life Lessons’ (2019)
Stephanie Angelini masters a mix of genres with ease and eloquence on ‘Life Lessons,’ displaying an honest love for music.
Why Randy Newman Got So Angry About an Episode of Dick Cavett’s Show
Randy Newman released a protest song on this date 45 years ago directly referencing a TV show that had enraged him.
Yes, “Can I” from ‘The Ladder’ (1999): YESterdays
“Can I” represents something new for Yes, yet there is a connection to their storied past.
How Mike Keneally’s Comeback on ‘The Universe Will Provide’ Fulfilled All of His Promise
‘The Universe Will Provide’ arrived 15 years ago this week at a career crossroads for Mike Keneally. He somehow managed to take everything to the next level.
Adam Larson Band – ‘Listen With Your Eyes’ (2019)
Adam Larson’s ‘Listen With Your Eyes’ has the feel of a live album, and that’s not in any way a bad thing.
Greg Brown’s ‘In the Hills of California’ Finally Reproduced His Nervy Live Sound
‘In the Hills of California,’ released 10 years ago today, was culled from various Greg Brown performances at the Kate Wolf Memorial Music Festival.
Bill Bruford – ‘Earthworks Complete’ (2019)
Bill Bruford isn’t playing live anymore, but it’s great to have this box to relive his work at one of its many peaks.
Rich Halley, with the Matthew Shipp Trio – ‘Terra Incognita’ (2019)
Rich Halley’s encounter with the Matthew Shipp Trio is no East Coast meets West Coast kind of thing, just a meeting of great minds that think alike.
Jan Garbarek Surged Out of a Quieter Era With the Explorative ‘Dresden’
Released 10 years ago today, the live-recorded ‘Dresden’ was the most essential Jan Garbarek album in a long time.
