Jerry Marotta, Legendary Drummer: The Albums That Shaped My Career
Jerry Marotta joined Ross Boissoneau to discuss career-shaping albums by Peter Gabriel, James Taylor and Joe Cocker.
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Roger Waters – ‘Us + Them’ (2020)
Roger Waters has been fighting this fight for a long time, and it is amazing how songs that he wrote decades ago sound so relevant today.
The Moody Blues – ‘Sur la mer’ (1988): On Second Thought
Unlike many recordings back then, ‘Sur la mer’ doesn’t go overboard on smothering the Moody Blues’ natural talents in a blanket of gadgetry.
Yes, “In a World of Our Own” from ‘Heaven and Earth’ (2014): YESterdays
“In a World of Our Own” is a pleasing middle-of-the-road rock Yes song which needs a few more progressive elements to be memorable.
The Evolution of Yes’ Timeless ‘Roundabout’: Gimme Five
Yes’ forthcoming ‘The Royal Affair Tour: Live in Las Vegas’ includes yet another live update of “Roundabout.” Let’s take a look back.
Yes, “To Ascend” from ‘Heaven and Earth’ (2014): YESterdays
“To Ascend” seems half-heartedly arranged and uninspired. Despite a promising start, this became a common theme for Yes’ ‘Heaven and Earth.’
Pink Floyd, “Wearing the Inside Out” from ‘Division Bell’ (1994): One Track Mind
Returning to the first lead vocal by founding Pink Floyd keyboardist Richard Wright since his turn on “Time” from 1973’s ‘Dark Side of the Moon.’
‘Hawkwind: The Days of the Underground,’ by Joe Banks (2020): Books
For the devoted fan, Joe Banks’ book will be dissected, ingested, and enjoyed in equal play time as all the great Hawkwind albums.
Yes, “The Game” from ‘Heaven and Earth’ (2014): YESterdays
Most of ‘Heaven and Earth’ – including “The Game,” one of Yes co-founder Chris Squire’s last writing contributions – simply needed more focused production.
Why Supertramp’s “Sister Moonshine” Pointed to Future Greatness
Supertramp’s elfin, silvery “Sister Moonshine” arrived 45 years ago today as a kind of dry run for platinum successes to come.
