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Chicago, "I'd Rather Be Rich" from 'Chicago XIV' (1980): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “I’d Rather Be Rich” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park

Robert Lamm’s “I’d Rather Be Rich” had been sitting around in the vaults for several years before it made the ‘Chicago XIV’ album.

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Whit Dickey Tao Quartets – ‘Peace Planet’ and ‘Box of Light’ (2019)

Whit Dickey uses his drums not to merely set a rhythmic pulse of the song, but the spiritual pulse, too.

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Invisible Bird [Scott Amendola, Shane Endsley + Dave Devine] – ‘Flutter To Fuzz’ (2019)

We’ve covered a lot of music by drummer Scott Amendola and trumpet player Shane Endsley but the two never crossed paths in this space … until now.

The Beatles, "Leave My Kitten Alone" (1964/1995, 'Anthology 1'): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “Leave My Kitten Alone” (1964/1995, ‘Anthology 1’): Deep Beatles

Despite languishing for decades, “Leave My Kitten Alone” showed how the Beatles could reshape songs to fit a new, harder-rocking sound.

Yes, "Somehow, Someday" from 'Open Your Eyes' (1997):  YESterdays

Yes, “Somehow, Someday” from ‘Open Your Eyes’ (1997): YESterdays

Combining fragments from Jon Anderson with contemporary Billy Sherwood production touches, Yes’ “Somehow, Someday” works on several levels.

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The Doughboys – ‘Running For Covers’ (2019)

Rather than deliver these selections note for note, the Doughboys soak them in their own special sauce.

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Wertico Cain and Gray – ‘Without Compromise’ (2019)

Nothing was spared in making Wertico Cain and Gray’s seventh collaboration a rich listening and viewing experience.

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With ‘In Between Evolution,’ the Tragically Hip Struck a Hopeful Pose Once More

Released 15 years ago today, the Tragically Hip’s ‘In Between Evolution’ returned to a typical but sadly uncommon search for beauty.

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The Police – ‘Everyone Stares: The Police Inside Out’ (2019)

‘Everyone Stares’ lets fans into the Police’s inner sanctum as they experience key early victories – and early frustrations, too.

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James Taylor – ‘One Man Band’ (2007; 2019 reissue)

The first-ever vinyl reissue of James Taylor’s ‘One Man Band’ live album prompts a re-evaluation.