Kim Cypher – ‘Love Kim x’ (2019)
Kim Cypher tells us she wanted to blend “inspired original music” with cover songs “arranged with a quirky, jazzy twist.” Mission accomplished.
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Chicago, “Reruns” from ‘Chicago 13’ (1979): Saturdays in the Park
Sadly, “Reruns” is another reminder of where Chicago was heading in their not-too-distant future.
Vertical Horizon – ‘The Lost Mile’ (2018)
An homage to Vertical Horizon frontman Matt Scannell’s influences and favorite artists, ‘The Lost Mile’ also features a seemingly unlikely collaboration.
The Bangles, Dream Syndicate + Others – ‘3 X 4’ (2019)
The Bangles join with their spiritual siblings in the Three O’Clock, the Dream Syndicate and Rain Parade to release a unique project.
Toto, “Modern Eyes” from ‘Toto XX’ (1998): Toto Tuesdays
Recorded in a period when Toto were in between lead vocalists, “Modern Eyes” finds the band totally chilled out.
Ben Folds Returned to Older Work on ‘Stems and Seeds,’ and Vastly Improved It
Ben Folds treated us to a much-needed “de-master” of ‘Way to Normal,’ 10 years ago this week.
Chicago, “Street Player” from ‘Chicago 13’ (1979): Saturdays in the Park
Things actually got darker, but “Street Player” gave the ill-fated ‘Chicago 13’ a great lead-off track.
T. Rex, the Monkees, Tame Impala, Whitesnake, Toto + Others: Odd Couples
Bands with animal-based names square off for this edition of Odd Couples, including T. Rex, the Monkees, Tame Impala, Whitesnake, Toto and others.
The Embrooks – ‘We Who Are’ (2018)
The Embrooks’ highly anticipated ‘We Who Are’ represents a welcome, positive and long-overdue comeback.
Chicago, “No Tell Lover” from ‘Hot Streets’ (1978): Saturdays in the Park
“No Tell Lover” isn’t the deepest song in the world, but it’s a very enjoyable track from an uneven Chicago album.
