Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, “Paradise” (2002)
I remember thinking that “Paradise,” written from the point of view of a suicide bomber, was simultaneously haunting and touching. You May Also Like: No related posts.
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Steely Dan Sunday, “Do You Remember The Name” (2008)
<<< BACKWARD (“Selfish Gene”) ||| ONWARD (“Somebody’s Saturday Night”) >>> *** STEELY DAN SUNDAY INDEX *** “Do You Remember The Name” is one is the few Becker solo songs where I wonder what it would sound like if Donald Fagen co-wrote the music and worked on the arrangements. You MayRead More
Temples – Sun Structures (2014)
We have a definite contender here with Temples’ outstanding debut Sun Structures for 2014’s album of the year. England’s Temples, as with the Netherlands’ Jacco Gardner in 2013, are not mere psychedelic rock revivalists. They are breathing new life into the genre with a distinctive and fresh approach — evenRead More
Steely Dan Sunday, “Selfish Gene” (2008)
<<< BACKWARD (“Circus Money”) ||| ONWARD (“Do You Remember The Name”) >>> *** STEELY DAN SUNDAY INDEX *** “Sweet little baby from the hills somewhere, here’s a pretty lovebud for your hair…”. Is this how old Manhattan producer-types start their sex raps on Manalo wearing wafs? Well, according to WalterRead More
Steely Dan Sunday, “Circus Money” (2008)
<<< BACKWARD (“Paging Audrey”) ||| ONWARD (“Selfish Gene”) >>> *** STEELY DAN SUNDAY INDEX *** Last week Victor explored the brilliant track “Paging Audrey” and declared it the most Steely Dan-like track on Walter Becker’s solo album, Circus Money. By contrast, the title track may represent the least Steely DanRead More
Drive-By Truckers – ‘English Oceans’ (2014)
The Drive-By Truckers’ ‘English Oceans’ is another essential entry in a catalog that’s already full of essential entries.
Steely Dan Sunday, “Paging Audrey” (2008)
Over both ’11 Tracks of Whack’ and ‘Circus Money,’ this Walter Becker solo song is his most Steely Dan-ish.
Something Else! sneak peek: Tommy Malone, “You May Laugh” from Poor Boy (2014)
Tommy Malone might forever be known as a founder and frontman for the widely admired subdudes, but as he reminded us last year with his first solo effort in ages, Natural Born Days, You May Also Like: No related posts.
Nate Jones Band – The Nate Jones Band EP (2014)
Let’s face it, the criteria of what makes a good singer-songwriter record are usually straightforward: does the singer-songwriter sing well and two, does he sing good songs? You May Also Like: Durand Jones – Durand Jones and the Indications: Deluxe Edition (2018)
Steely Dan Sunday: “Upside Looking Down” (2008)
With the fantastic music and playing, one almost forgets the sad tale of woe conveyed by Steely Dan’s Walter Becker on “Upside Looking Down.”
