Ruthie Foster Confirmed Her Genius With ‘The Truth According to Ruthie Foster’
Released 10 years ago today, ‘The Truth According to Ruthie Foster’ was much more than a blues triumph.
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Chicago, “Mama Take” from ‘Chicago 13’ (1979): Saturdays in the Park
Nothing on ‘Chicago 13’ really reaches for greatness — but “Mama Take” at least makes a struggling grasp for mediocrity.
Mike Keneally, “Draconian Blump” from ‘Nonkertompf’ (1999): One Track Mind
What’s still amazing, 20 years later, is that Mike Keneally’s “Draconian Blump” doesn’t feature a bunch of seasoned musicians – rather than just one.
Jon Lundbom and Big Five Chord – ‘Harder On the Outside’ (2019)
Though the lineup changed for ‘Harder On the Outside,’ daring and creativity has been the constant of Jon Lundbom and Big Five Chord for its 15-year existence.
Warren Zevon, “Mutineer,” “Genius,” “Porcelain Monkey” + Others: Gimme Five
Celebrate Warren Zevon’s birth on January 24, 1947 with a look back at a handful late-period classics.
Stryper – ‘Against the Law’ (1990): Metal Meltdowns
Before, Stryper had been too squeaky-clean, too “pretty” for metal. ‘Against the Law’ didn’t have that problem.
Jamie Saft, Steve Swallow and Bobby Previte – ‘You Don’t Know the Life’ (2019)
The third segment of the Jamie Saft/Steve Swallow/Bobby Previte collaboration is also their third time trying out something new.
Toto, “Last Night” from ‘Toto XX’ (1998): Toto Tuesdays
While it took a little longer to finally see the light of day, Toto’s “Last Night” was well worth the wait.
Soilwork – ‘Verkligheten’ (2019)
If there’s a template for the way to evolve gracefully, it might belong to Soilwork.
When Umphrey’s McGee Created ‘Mantis,’ Their First In-Studio Project
Known for their spontaneity and informal composing, Umphrey’s McGee tried something 10 years ago today that they’d never done before.
