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Yes, "Man In the Moon" from 'Open Your Eyes' (1997): YESterdays

Yes, “Man In the Moon” from ‘Open Your Eyes’ (1997): YESterdays

I not only love Yes, but also 1997’s ‘Open Your Eyes.’ I still scratch my head over some of this album’s production choices.

Joe Henderson's 'Power to the People' Boldly Deviated From His Hard-Bop Formula

Joe Henderson’s ‘Power to the People’ Boldly Deviated From His Hard-Bop Formula

Recorded 50 years ago this month, Joe Henderson’s ‘Power to the People’ features perhaps his most varied track listing and his best-ever backing band.

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Pearl Harbor and the Explosions – ‘Pearl Harbor and the Explosions’ (1979; 2019 reissue)

A reissue of Pearl Harbor and the Explosions’ delightful New Wave debut is more than welcome and long overdue.

My Morning Jacket's 'Acoustic Citsuoca' Became a Vocal Showcase for Jim James

My Morning Jacket’s ‘Acoustic Citsuoca’ Became a Vocal Showcase for Jim James

My Morning Jacket’s ‘Acoustic Citsuoca’ arrived on this date 15 years ago with a certain mystique that goes beyond its six riveting unplugged songs.

Chicago, "Song For You" from 'Chicago XIV' (1980): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Song For You” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park

Unfortunately, once the first verse-chorus on Chicago’s “Song For You” is done, there is little reason to listen any further.

Marillion's 'Marbles' Completed a Remarkable Steve Hogarth-Era Transformation

Marillion’s ‘Marbles’ Completed a Remarkable Steve Hogarth-Era Transformation

Marillion’s ‘Marbles’ arrived 15 years ago today as this odd beast: a modern-rock concept album with few of the pretensions associated with concept albums.

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Denny Zeitlin – ‘Remembering Miles’ (2019)

Miles Davis was a master at recognizing other people’s good ideas and making them great; jazz pianist Denny Zeitlin does the same here.

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Monkey House, “Book of Liars” from ‘Friday’ (2019): One Track Mind

Monkey House’s terrific update of “Book of Liars” makes me miss the late Steely Dan legend Walter Becker even more.

Toto, "On the Run" from 'Toto XX' (1998): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “On the Run” from ‘Toto XX’ (1998): Toto Tuesdays

“On the Run,” which occasionally serves as Toto’s fast-paced concert opener, is actually the evolution of an instrumental Sheffield Lab recording from 1983.

Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger Went Gloriously Panoramic With 'Midnight Sun'

Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger Went Gloriously Panoramic With ‘Midnight Sun’

Five years ago, the Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger’s ‘Midnight Sun’ created an alternate universe filled with undiscovered musical worlds.