Rachel Platten – Waves (2017)
‘Waves’ arrives on the heels of Rachel Platten’s success with 2015’s “Fight Song,” an anthem of empowerment and strength.
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A-ha – MTV Unplugged: Summer Solstice (2017)
‘MTV Unplugged: Summer Solstice’ features a beautifully reworked version of A-ha’s breakout hit “Take on Me,” but there’s much more to recommend here.
Yes, “Big Generator” from Big Generator (1987): YESterdays
“Big Generator,” the title track from Yes’ 12th studio album, seems desperate in its need to sound modern.
China Crisis, “Tragedy & Mystery” from Working With Fire and Steel (2017 reissue): One Track Mind
China Crisis’ ‘Working with Fire and Steel’ has been expanded with two bonus discs that are equally as enchanting as the original release.
The McCoys – Infinite McCoys (1968): On Second Thought
With 1968’s ‘Infinite McCoys,’ the McCoys showed they were dead serious about burying their image as a radio-ready pop act.
Yes, “Rhythm of Love” from Big Generator (1987): YESterdays
“Rhythm of Love” provides a rabble-rousing opening to 1987’s ‘Big Generator,’ but I’m not sure it’s really Yes.
Elton John – Greatest Hits 1976-1986 (1992): On Second Thought
Although Elton John was not quite as dominate a force as before, he still parented plenty of worthy moments during this second hit-making era.
Michael McDonald – Wide Open (2017)
‘Wide Open’ may well be Michael McDonald’s most musically dense and compelling studio project – and that’s saying something.
The Successful Failures – Ichor of Nettle (2017)
Juggling power-pop instincts with roots rock influences, the Successful Failures produce a sound that exercises both the body and the brain cells.
Toto, “A Thousand Years” from The Seventh One (1988): Toto Tuesdays
“A Thousand Years” offered a glimpse into Toto’s growth and aspirations, as they began the run home on 1988’s ‘The Seventh One.’
