Toto, “Hooked” from ‘Falling in Between’ (2006): Toto Tuesdays
Steve Porcaro’s programming and synth wizardry and Simon Phillips’ engineering are what makes this weird yet enjoyable Toto song so interesting.
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Chicago, “Heart in Pieces” from ‘Chicago 19’ (1988): Saturdays in the Park
The first time I heard the opening track from ‘Chicago 19,’ I was drawn in – and even listening today, “Heart in Pieces” still stands out to me.
Richard Turgeon – ‘Sea Change’ (2020)
Bay Area resident Richard Turgeon’s fourth studio album, ‘Sea Change,’ contains a hail of hooks which promise to pull in continual praise.
Thiago Nassif – ‘Mente’ (2020)
Thiago Nassif’s progressive assault on Brazilian pop won’t appeal to everybody, but they say that about all artists ahead of their time *during* their time.
Chicago, “When Will the World Be Like Lovers” (1986): Saturdays in the Park
The ‘Chicago 18’-era leftover “When Will the World Be Like Lovers” represents everything that is wrong with their post-Peter Cetera material.
Staring Into Nothing – ‘Love’ (2020)
A fresh glance at melodic progressive-rock music, Staring Into Nothing’s ‘Love’ reveals a wondrous waterfall of beauty on repeated spins.
Jackson Browne’s ‘Hold Out’ Was Both Successful, and a Notable Stumble
Released 40 years ago today, ‘Hold Out’ took Jackson Browne to the top of the charts and bottom of critic’s lists. What happened?
Chicago “One More Day” from ‘Chicago 18’ (1986): Saturdays in the Park
“One More Day” is an appropriate ending for an album that likewise had some good, some bad, but overall represents a dated version of Chicago.
The Successful Failures, “This Girl” from ‘Pack Up Your Shadows’ (2020): One Track Mind
Sounding like a long-lost Big Star gem, the Successful Failures’ “This Girl” has all the essential markings of a summer hit single.
Paula Cole – ‘Revolution’ (2019)
As we struggle with a pandemic and, especially, the aftermath of protests sparked by George Floyd’s murder, time has seemingly caught up with Paula Cole.
