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.
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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’
Five years ago, the Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger’s ‘Midnight Sun’ created an alternate universe filled with undiscovered musical worlds.
Dave Stryker – ‘Eight Track III’ (2019)
Dave Stryker’s third Baby Boomer covers album ‘Eight Track III’ is a can’t-lose proposition because the melodies are rich with timeless soul.
Patti Smith Rocked a Different Way on the Very Adult ‘Trampin”
Could Patti Smith meld thoughts on family with her patented brand of punk-poet attitude? We found out 25 years ago today.
Chicago, “Upon Arrival” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park
“Upon Arrival” is an upbeat Chicago song with a nice arrangement. It’s a shame Peter Cetera and Robert Lamm didn’t work together more often.
How Johnny Cash Challenged Convention Once Again on ‘American Recordings’
Johnny Cash’s ‘American Recordings’ arrived 25 years ago today like this shimmering life preserver amid a sea of hat acts.
Joanna Duda – ‘Keen’ (2019)
Joanna Duda’s inventively experimental ‘Keen’ does pretty well at disinfecting your brain of preconceived notions of music.
The Beatles, “Not Guilty” (1968): Deep Beatles
No song better summarized the fraught period surrounding the Beatles’ White Album than “Not Guilty,” George Harrison’s defense of his talents and spiritual beliefs.
Desertion Trio – ‘Twilight Time’ (2019)
Desertion Trio’s fun and unpredictable all-covers ‘Twilight Time’ is a vehicle for mining a wide range of non-jazz influences for Nick Millevoi.
