Milton Nascimento’s Genius Confirmed Even on Guest-Packed ‘Angelus’
Released 25 years ago, Milton Nascimento’s ‘Angelus’ deftly blended jazz greats, lithe pop music and these title-worthy textures from another land.
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The Lunar Laugh – ‘Goodnight Noises Everywhere’ (2019)
The Lunar Laugh are typically dubbed a power-pop act, but ‘Goodnight Noises Everywhere’ doesn’t restrict itself to any one style.
Ray Paul – ‘Bloody Rubbish: The Best & Some of the Rest’ (2019)
A power-pop forefather, Ray Paul has been plying grand goods since the ’70s – and he continues to make vital music.
Rickie Lee Jones – ‘Kicks’ (2019)
Is this the best Rickie Lee Jones album of covers? No, but it is always engaging and occasionally compelling.
Pearl Harbor and the Explosions – ‘Pearl Harbor and the Explosions’ (1979; 2019 reissue)
A reissue of Pearl Harbor and the Explosions’ delightful New Wave debut is more than welcome and long overdue.
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.
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.
