Ivo Perelman + Elliott Sharp – ‘Artificial Intelligence’ (2023)
‘Artificial Intelligence’ has certain qualities brought by Elliott Sharp that are novel even by Ivo Perelman’s standards.
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How Pink Floyd Came to a Grinding Halt with Didactic ‘Final Cut’
Released 40 years ago this week, ‘The Final Cut’ presented Pink Floyd songs as nothing more than infrastructure for Roger Waters’ narratives.
Nick Finzer, “Waking Up” from ‘Dreams, Visions, Illusions’ (2023): One Track Mind
With “Waking Up,” Nick Finzer continues to deliver engaging compositions which challenge both the players and his listeners.
Why the Beach Boys’ ‘Sail On, Sailor’ Pointed to So Many Unrealized Triumphs
Released 50 years ago, “Sail On, Sailor” was a highlight of a Beach Boys era marked by seismic change, both musically and visually. It wouldn’t last.
David Ake – ‘Green Thumb’ (2023)
Pianist and composer David Ake continues to make his infrequent releases count. ‘Green Thumb’ is plenty good enough the savor until Mr. Ake is ready to make another quality collection of modern and mainstream jazz.
How David Bowie’s ‘The Next Day’ Stripped Away All of the Artifice
‘The Next Day’ found David Bowie making a surprise return 10 years ago this month, but without the old theatrics and an artsy agenda.
Buckfever Underground – ‘Voortvlugtend’ (2022)
‘Voortvlugtend,’ from South African cult-favorite Buckfever Underground, simply begs for repeated listening – preferably wearing big, scruffy earphones.
Why Patti Smith’s Resiliency Leads Me Back to ‘Easter,’ Time and Again
I was completely unaware of Patti Smith’s story when she released ‘Easter’ 45 years ago this month.
Andrea Ward – ‘Ribbon of Water’ (2023)
The music on ‘Ribbon of Water’ is delicate, yet woven through with a lyrical strength that comes from the experiences Andrea Ward clearly taps into.
Ward Davis, March 3, 2023: Shows I’ll Never Forget
When Ward Davis’ solo acoustic performance at the Louisiana Grandstand theater was announced, I almost decided to skip it.
