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Azymuth – ‘Demos (1973-75) Volumes 1 & 2’ (2019)

Far from this being a quick cash-in, ‘Demos (1973-75) Volumes 1 & 2’ is a quality expansion of Azymuth’s sparse early discography.

Chicago, "Where Did the Lovin' Go" from 'Chicago XIV' (1980): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Where Did the Lovin’ Go” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park

Nothing on ‘Chicago XIV’ is outright terrible. Considering how far they’d sunk, that statement is meant as praise.

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Tori Freestone Trio – ‘El Mar de Nubes’ (2019)

What’s striking about the Tori Freestone Trio’s ‘El Mar de Nubes’ is how strongly themed each track is, yet it’s all played with incredible imagination.

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Sam Ospovat – ‘Ride Angles’ (2019)

On ‘Ride Angles,’ the band is an extension of Sam Ospovat’s mind, a very fertile mind at that.

How Robben Ford's 'The Inside Story' Introduced the Yellowjackets to the World

How Robben Ford’s ‘The Inside Story’ Introduced the Yellowjackets to the World

Released 40 years ago this month, Robben Ford’s ‘The Inside Story’ was more than just a crisp, well-executed fusion set.

Toto, "After You've Gone" from 'Mindfields' (1999): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “After You’ve Gone” from ‘Mindfields’ (1999): Toto Tuesdays

“After You’ve Gone” would have made a fine solo song on a Steve Lukather album, but its inclusion on Toto’s ‘Mindfields’ is puzzling.

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The Black Keys Pushed Forward Without Losing Their Way on ‘Turn Blue’

The Black Keys released ‘Turn Blue,’ an album that refused to cling to past glory, five years ago today.

Drive-By Truckers' 'Pizza Deliverance' Provided an Early Showcase for Mike Cooley

Drive-By Truckers’ ‘Pizza Deliverance’ Provided an Early Showcase for Mike Cooley

Storytelling remains the Drive-By Truckers’ most awe-inspiring gift – and, 20 years ago today, Patterson Hood began to share those duties.

The Beatles, "How Do You Do It" (1962): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “How Do You Do It” (1962): Deep Beatles

It may be known as the Beatles hit that wasn’t, but “How Do You Do It” embodies an era in pop music.

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Michael Gregory Jackson Clarity Quartet – ‘Whenufindituwillknow’ (2019)

The Michael Gregory Jackson Clarity Quartet’s ‘Whenufindituwillknow’ pulls together the guitarist’s many musical threads into a richly diverse basket of songs.