A Fragile Tomorrow continues to explore 1980s indie-rock sounds here, even as they steadily build upon those core influences.

As the 1960s turned into the 1970s, soul — like rock — got tougher and edgier. You May Also Like: Curtis Andrews, “Tight Rope, Short Walk” from ‘Speaking Hands’ (2021): Something Else! video premiere Tower of Power’s Emilio Castillo: The Albums That Shaped My Career

When I learned that Clara Ponty was coming out with a new album, I got curious, and to be completely upfront about it, I was curious because she is the daughter of famed violinist Jean-Luc Ponty. You May Also Like: No related posts.

Though I still have quibbles with the spelling of the band’s name, the retro sound White Wizzard brings to the table is awesome.

This kind of “modern rock” does nothing for me. Even if I was able to ignore the ever-present my-life-sucks theme (which is pretty danged tough to do) the music alone would drive me away. You May Also Like: Modern Lovers, “Pablo Picasso” (1976): One Track Mind

Over time I’ve found that the genius of the singular compositional style of Thelonious Monk manifests itself better the further away it is played from its original bebop context. You May Also Like: Gregory Lewis, with Marc Ribot – Organ Monk Blue (2018)

I’ve often lamented the fact that good, old-fashioned straight hard rock seems to be mostly a lost art form these days. You May Also Like: Gordon Grdina’s Nomad Trio – ‘Nomad’ (2020) Gordon Grdina’s Nomad Trio – ‘Boiling Point’ (2022)

Bruce’s song of the immigrant underpinnings of America has become a staple of the E Street live experience. “American Land” first surfaced during the Seeger Sessions tour but since then has attached itself to the encore segment of most shows. You May Also Like: Reevaluating Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Wild, theRead More

Bruce takes the biblical story of Jonah and morphs it into a kind of blues lament for the downtrodden and the forgotten. You May Also Like: Reevaluating Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle’

Deeply wounded by the way his hometown drowned in the wake of Katrina, Dr. John has spent the last few years railing against The Man. But he’s never sounded so focused, so full of both piss and vinegar. You May Also Like: The Black Keys Hit Upon the Right RootsyRead More