‘Guitar-based music wasn’t that popular’: Even in the 1980s, Hall and Oates stayed true to their roots
Think their music was all about synthesizers and MTV sheen? Think again.
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Matthew Davidson – Cross My Heart (2014)
This is a blues record that often moves far afield from the blues, and a pop record with real soul.
Violette – Falling Strong (2014)
Violette fits into no easy category, no pre-set box. You May Also Like: Presley’s Beatles, “Can’t Help Falling In Love / Let It Be” (2020): One Track Mind Mark Wade, jazz bassist: Something Else! Interview Simon Hanes – ‘Tsons of Tsunami’ (2024)
John Mayall – A Special Life (2014)
John Mayall has, of course, worked with a series of guitar heroes. His new album is different.
Cannonball Adderley – Black Messiah (1972; 2014 reissue)
‘Black Messiah’ highlights Cannonball Adderley’s more adventuresome side.
Mark Egan – About Now (2014)
Mark Egan again hooks up with former Pat Metheny Group bandmate Danny Gottlieb.
Trevor Rabin and Jon Anderson on Yes’ Most Overlooked Album: ‘It Was a Perfect Storm’
Issued decades ago now, Yes’ ‘Talk’ remains widely dismissed – when it’s not being ignored all together.
Glenn Hughes of California Breed, Deep Purple + Black Sabbath: Something Else! Interview
Glenn Hughes, in conversation, is as expansive as his own strikingly multi-faceted career.
One Track Mind: Willie Nelson, “The Wall” from Band of Brothers (2014)
Willie Nelson sounds at peace. At peace with where he’s been but, even more importantly, where he’s headed.
One Track Mind: Chrissie Hynde, “You Or No One” from Stockholm (2014)
Chrissie Hynde is exploring new textures, new emotions, new places. And that, really, is what solo albums are about.
