The Grand Undoing – ‘In a Vigil State’ (2020)
A true rock-pop-folk album, the Grand Undoing’s ‘In a Vigil State’ features honest songs that are both clever and melodic.
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Richard Turgeon, “Learning to Fly” (2020): One Track Mind
Richard Turgeon covers a song about coping and adapting when life is seemingly unbearable, which surely speaks to a lot of us right now.
Chicago “We Can Last Forever” from ‘Chicago 19’ (1988): Saturdays in the Park
Another of Jason Scheff’s well-written masterpieces, “We Can Last Forever” makes me appreciate his tenure in Chicago even more.
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.
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?
