A World of Their Own: How ‘Aja’ Changed Everything For Steely Dan
Steely Dan signaled a shift in direction 45 years ago today with the release of ‘Aja,’ a finely tuned lyrical and musical triumph.
Steely Dan signaled a shift in direction 45 years ago today with the release of ‘Aja,’ a finely tuned lyrical and musical triumph.
Released 35 years ago today, ‘Big Generator’ took a step back after Yes’ complete reinvention with ‘90125.’ What went wrong?
Sergio Leone said he was done with the West. As ‘Once Upon a Time’ showed, however, the West wasn’t done with him.
Issued 15 years ago this week, ‘River: The Joni Letters’ took flight by celebrating Joni Mitchell without making Herbie Hancock a sideman on his own LP.
Bruce Hornsby had already put out two LPs credited with the Range before he finally released a proper group album. “Another Day” showed what they could do.
The ambient, computer-generated drones of ‘New Primes’ produced by Greg Davis is a deep harmonic bath that uses your ears to transport your mind.
A remix reminds us why classic LPs like Pink Floyd’s ‘Animals’ – which burned prog-rock fire in the midst of a punk explosion – still deserve our attention.
Mike Tiano traces the winding road that brought the beloved Canadian comedy troupe Kids in the Hall back to television.
Released 50 years ago today, ‘Close to the Edge’ represented a dramatic furthering of Yes’ creative process. They’d lose one member along the way.
Mabuta’s fun ‘Finish the Sun’ works in the background at friendly get togethers, but also boasts the kind of musical detail that invites closer scrutiny.