This was the last 1960s album by the Walker Brothers, released just as they initially broke up to pursue solo careers. The obvious Spector-like Wall of Sound orchestration influence is definitely in place. You May Also Like: Seth Walker – Gotta Get Back (2016) Seth Walker, “We Got This” (2020):Read More
The name “Mark Lewisohn” carries significant weight in the Beatles fan and scholar communities. During the 1980s and 1990s, the author published essential reference works for any Beatles enthusiast’s library. You May Also Like: ‘George Harrison: The Reluctant Beatle’ by Philip Norman (2023): Books
Wow, do these Medway, England, fellas really pack a whallop! They impress me as a strong cross between the Jam and the Creation, with some freakbeat and mod flourishes. Really rockin’ the rafters here! You May Also Like: The Embrooks – ‘We Who Are’ (2018) The La De Da’s, BlueRead More
Now that Steve Lukather’s latest round of shows with Ringo Starr’s All-Starr Band have come to an end, he’s focused on work toward Toto’s first studio effort since 2006’s Falling in Between. You May Also Like: Steve Lukather, “Someone” from ‘Bridges’ (2023): One Track Mind Steve Lukather – ‘Bridges’ (2023)
Despite their enormous popularity, the Beatles released few live recordings. The closest the group ever came to releasing a live album was in 1977, when Live at the Hollywood Bowl made its debut. You May Also Like: The Beatles, “Boys” from Please Please Me (1963): Deep Beatles The Beatles, “DevilRead More
James Hrabak turns the suddenly resurgent shoegaze subgenre on its heels, then shoves it out on the dance floor, with a new self-titled, beats-focused EP. You May Also Like: No related posts.
Despite their having recently performed with a pair of guest singers, Brian May says the group isn’t out looking for a frontman to replace the departed Freddie Mercury. Fate just keeps stepping in. You May Also Like: No related posts.
Ronee Blakley had a whirlwind introduction to Bob Dylan, one that led to her recording with him and joining his legendary Rolling Thunder Revue almost overnight. She says she had to work not to be in utter awe of it all. You May Also Like: Pre-Fame Bob Dylan Struck aRead More
From Agony Aunts to Big Boy Pete, from Merrell Fankhauser to Richard Heyman, from Jeremy to Gary Ritchie, it’s been a terrific year for often-overlooked rock and pop.
Here’s the answer to that question, “what to do for an encore after such a note-perfect quiet storm groove tune as ‘What You Won’t Do For Love’?” You May Also Like: No related posts.
