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Robert Randolph and the Family Band – Lickety Split (2013)

“I’m the only one who does what I do,” says Robert Randolph matter-of-factly, and anyone even only casually familiar with his music know he’s right. You May Also Like: Robert Randolph & the Family Band – Got Soul (2017) Marcus Randolph and My Peeples Peeple – Transplant (2017)

Forgotten series: Scatterbrain - Here Comes Trouble (1990)

Forgotten series: Scatterbrain – Here Comes Trouble (1990)

What do thrash, Cheech and Chong, Mozart and some of the greatest riffs in hard rock history have in common? This sadly forgotten gem of an album. You May Also Like: Pantera – ‘Power Metal’ (1988): Forgotten Series Australian Crawl – ‘Sirocco’ (1981): Forgotten Series

Third of Never - Downrising (2013)

Third of Never – Downrising (2013)

Third of Never’s ‘Downrising’ possesses a radio-friendly quality that shimmers and sizzles with intuitive and inspired songwriting and musicianship.

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Paul Revere and the Raiders – ‘Evolution to Revolution: 5 Classic Albums’ (2013)

Spanning 1965 to 1967, ‘Evolution to Revolution: 5 Classic Albums’ asserts over and over again what a terrific band Paul Revere and the Raiders were.

Forgotten series: The Five Day Week Straw People - The Five Day Week Straw People (1968)

Forgotten series: The Five Day Week Straw People – The Five Day Week Straw People (1968)

A collectible psychedelic album from this one-off studio-only group consisting of UK songwriters, The Five Day Week Straw People was originally on Saga Records and features your standard British underground psychedelia You May Also Like: Procol Harum – A Salty Dog (1969): Forgotten Series Timothy B. Schmit and Glad –Read More

Steely Dan Sunday, "Aja [Live]" (1995)

Steely Dan Sunday, “Aja [Live]” (1995)

It’s interesting to note that Alive in America ends the way the 1994 concerts actually started. The title song from the album Aja made its complete debut on Steely Dan’s second tour of the 90’s in 1994. You May Also Like: Steely Dan, “Kid Charlemagne” from ‘Northeast Corridor’ (2021): SteelyRead More

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Forgotten series: The Black Swans – Don’t Blame the Stars (2011)

It’s a truism that our society pays homage to the sham psychotic, while sweeping the genuinely mentally ill under the rug. You May Also Like: Australian Crawl – ‘Sirocco’ (1981): Forgotten Series

"Doctor Robert" from 'Revolver' (1966): Deep Beatles

“Doctor Robert” from ‘Revolver’ (1966): Deep Beatles

The Beatles recorded their share of mysterious tracks, but the ‘Revolver’ deep cut “Doctor Robert” continues to baffle critics and fans alike.

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Oliva – Raise the Curtain (2013)

If you thought Jon Oliva’s debut solo album would sound like Savatage or Jon Oliva’s Pain, you’ll be disabused of that notion right from the top. The album opens with the title track, which sounds like nothing you’ve ever heard You May Also Like: Archon Angel – ‘Fallen’ (2020)

Sammy Hagar Songs With Van Halen That Aren't Terrible: Gimme Five

Sammy Hagar Songs With Van Halen That Aren’t Terrible: Gimme Five

We’d like to make the argument for those times when Sammy Hagar’s edition of Van Halen, affectionately known as Van Hagar, was pretty good.