How the English Beat Stayed Weird But Hit With ‘Save It For Later’ Anyway
Issued 40 years ago today, the English Beat’s closest brush with the mainstream still incorporated all of these bizarrely effective moments of creativity.
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Jovian Tea, “Strange World” / “Red and Green Talking Machine” (2022): One Track Mind
Jovian Tea’s new single is a masterstroke of paisley-powered whimsy, recalling a mingling between ‘Emotions’-era Pretty Things and early Pink Floyd.
Archie the Goldfish, “Begin Again” (2022): One Track Mind
“Begin Again” asks for things to change and, typical of Archie the Goldfish’s humor, adds that good music is always consolation if they don’t.
Mike Browning, “Raise It Up” (2022): One Track Mind
Casting a hymn-ish quality, North Carolina singer-songwriter Mike Browning’s “Raise It Up” is a lovely and inspiring anthem not to be missed.
Tol-Puddle Martyrs, “Mrs. Windsor” (2022): One Track Mind
This foot-tapping Tol-Puddle Martyrs tune could rightfully be tagged as the missing piece from the Beatles’ ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ album.
Lindsey Webster with Brian Culbertson, “I Didn’t Mean It” (2022): One Track Mind
Here is “I Didn’t Mean It,” a new smooth groovin’ single from jazz-pop songstress Lindsey Webster with a nice assist from Brian Culbertson’s trombone.
Marty Penrose, Joe Mandica + Fortunato Isgro, “Right Here Inside My Heart” (2021): One Track Mind
Marty Penrose, Joe Mandica and Fortunato Isgro inject their signature styles into the session, creating one heck of a spine-tingling performance.
Richard Turgeon, “Better With You” (2022): One Track Mind
Serving as an ode to a companion who makes life worth living, Richard Turgeon’s “Better With You” shimmers and shines.
Nancy Wilson, “What Are You Doing New Year’s?” (1963): One Track Mind
The deeply underrated Nancy Wilson nails the sense of hopeful anxiety that surrounds Dec. 31 every year.
Richard Turgeon, “Seven Stories” (2021): One Track Mind
The versatile Richard Turgeon’s “Seven Stories” shows he not only has the ambition to dive headlong into uncharted waters, but succeeds when doing so.
