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.
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Why ‘Big Generator’ Failed to Build on Yes’ Amazing ‘90125’ Breakthrough
Released 35 years ago today, ‘Big Generator’ took a step back after Yes’ complete reinvention with ‘90125.’ What went wrong?
Sergio Leone’s ‘Once Upon a Time in the West’ (1968): Reel to Real
Sergio Leone said he was done with the West. As ‘Once Upon a Time’ showed, however, the West wasn’t done with him.
Why I Avoided Herbie Hancock’s Triumphant ‘River: The Joni Letters’ For So Long
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.
How Bruce Hornsby and the Range Went Out on a High Note
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.
Greg Davis – ‘New Primes’ (2022)
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.
Pink Floyd – ‘Animals: 2018 Remix’ (2022)
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.
The Kids in the Hall: Return of the ‘Comedy Punks’
Mike Tiano traces the winding road that brought the beloved Canadian comedy troupe Kids in the Hall back to television.
How Yes Pushed Themselves to the Limit on ‘Close to the Edge’
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.
Shane Cooper and Mabuta – ‘Finish the Sun’ (2022)
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.
