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.
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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.
Chicago, “Street Player” from ‘Chicago 13’ (1979): Saturdays in the Park
Things actually got darker, but “Street Player” gave the ill-fated ‘Chicago 13’ a great lead-off track.
Andrew Bird’s ‘Noble Beast / Useless Creatures’ Was as Challenging as It Was Gorgeous
Issued 10 years ago this week, Andrew Bird’s ‘Noble Beast / Useless Creatures’ seemed like odd, demanding music when described. Only, it really wasn’t.
Alister Spence and Satoko Fujii Orchestra Kobe – ‘Imagine Meeting You Here’ (2019)
Turns out that Satoko Fujii’s rule-breaking orchestras can continue with their marvelously misbehaving ways even when someone else leads.
Steve Hackett on ‘At the Edge of Light,’ Epic Songs and the Uniting Power of Music
Ex-Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett also discusses how this new studio project dovetails with 2017’s ‘The Night Siren,’ and his upcoming tour plans.
