Daniel Lanois, “Iceland” from Flesh and Machine (2014): One Track Mind
Daniel Lanois’ “Iceland” is unutterably beautiful at one turn, dark and humid the next
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Stevie Nicks selects her favorite solo project: ‘It was a really intense record’
Even today, Stevie Nicks looks back on this album with great fondness, though an ugly period of addiction followed.
Mashmakhan, “As The Years Go By/Days When We Are Free” (1970): Forgotten series
Mashmakhan’s “As The Years Go By” was a quirky cross-pollination of flower-power pickings, the Zombies and Deep Purple.
Diana Krall, “California Dreamin'” from Wallflower (2014): One Track Mind
Diana Krall’s new take on “California Dreamin'” gives the Mamas and the Papas hit a much-needed makeover.
When Billy Idol met Steve Cropper: ‘A long-haired chap came up to me’
Seems Billy Idol covered a Stax song, without knowing it was a Stax song.
The Beatles’ “She Said She Said” vs. Chubby Checker’s “She Said”: Odd Couples
The latest edition of Odd Couples finds two ’60s icons squaring off. Call this one: That’s What She Said.
Sergio Mendes – Magic (2014)
‘Magic’ finds Sergio Mendes crossing boundaries once again with an album that will appeal to multiple generations.
John Kelly, actor, musician + activist: Something Else! Interview
A Something Else! interview with John Kelly, the busy actor, musician and UK activist for the disabled.
Beat Funktion – Mandy’s Secret (2014)
‘Mandy’s Secret’ is a fine entry point into this fundamentally solid, funky jazz ensemble from Sweden, Beat Funktion.
The Foundations – Baby Now That I’ve Found You (1967): On Second Thought
The Foundations’ ‘Baby Now That I’ve Found You’ didn’t just aspire to Motown’ classic sound. They captured it.
