Bert Sommer – ‘The Road To Travel’ (1968): On Second Thought
Albums like this one should’ve propelled the man into stardom, but it didn’t happen to Bert Sommer for some strange reason.
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On Second Thought: Delicate Steve – Positive Force (2012)
When people try to describe Delicate Steve, they generally start speaking in roundabout terms which, more often than not, create a strong visual but fail to capture the sound. You May Also Like: Pink Floyd – ‘Delicate Sound of Thunder’ (1988; 2020 expanded vinyl reissue) Dave Douglas – ‘UPLIFT, TwelveRead More
Asobi Seksu – Fluorescence (2011): On Second Thought
The recent news that Asobi Seksu is going on hiatus brought me back to this project, and the period in which former My Bloody Valentine and shoegaze acolytes ditched the guitars for cool shimmering pop. You May Also Like: Huey Lewis and the News – ‘Picture This’ (1982): On SecondRead More
On Second Thought: Peter Bjorn and John – Gimme Some (2011)
Many folks (and not just “Young Folks”) ended up hearing the biggest hit single to feature whistling since maybe Mitch Miller’s theme from “The Bridge on the River Kwai.” You May Also Like: Vincent Meissner Trio, “Young Folks” from ‘Wille’ (2023): One Track Mind John Lennon – ‘Gimme Some Truth’Read More
On Second Thought: Lady Gaga – ARTPOP (2013)
It’s not an easy time to be an artist. The gotta-have-it generation picks up and puts down performers like toys they tire of easily, tweeting and commenting with agitated glee You May Also Like: Kait Dunton and trioKAIT, “The Lady In My Life” from Casual (2016): One Track Mind
George Harrison – Gone Troppo (1982): On Second Thought
George Harrison’s ‘Gone Troppo’ is marked by a desire to be part of – really part of – smaller things after the big things have let you down.
On Second Thought: Don Henley – Actual Miles: Henley’s Greatest Hits (1995)
Having acquired million-watt success as the singing drummer and one of the principal songwriters of the Eagles, Don Henley opted to take the solo route after the Los Angeles based band called it a day. You May Also Like: Elton John – Greatest Hits 1976-1986 (1992): On Second Thought
Dire Straits – ‘Alchemy: Dire Straits Live’ (1984): On Second Thought
In many ways, ‘Alchemy’ marked the beginning of the end of Dire Straits.
On Second Thought: Crack The Sky – The Best Of The Rest [And Then Some] (1999)
As proven by Crack The Sky, rave reactions from the press don’t always guarantee healthy record sales. You May Also Like: Wilco’s ‘Sky Blue Sky’ Was a Rare Instant-Classic Rock Album
On Second Thought: Southeast Engine – Canary (2011)
Appalachian archivists Southeast Engine are tinged with the fatalistic old-time religion of the region, most notably on 2009’s From the Forest to the Sea, so it’s tempting to see their bloodline in Old Testament terms You May Also Like: Jenny Scheinman – Here on Earth (2017) Andrew Bird’s ‘Noble BeastRead More
