Chicago, “I Stand Up” from ‘Chicago 19’ (1988): Saturdays in the Park
Artificial drum beats are all that prevent “I Stand Up” from fitting right into 1972’s ‘Chicago V’ or 1974’s ‘Chicago VII.’
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Rick Wakeman, Brownout, David Sancious + Others: Preston Frazier’s Best of 2020 (So Far)
Preston Frazier’s Best of 2020 (So Far) includes standout recordings from Rick Wakeman, Brownout, David Sancious, Nick Finzer, Susie Blue and others.
Quincy – ’35 Years On’ (2020)
Quincy has returned with a highly enjoyable set of songs that rank as a sensible extension to the unfulfilled promise of their debut album.
Remembering Duane Allman’s Brushes with the Jazz World
The late Duane Allman actively sought to play and possibly record with the jazz cats he admired, but unfortunately time ran out.
Little Feat Songs Featuring Paul Barrere: Gimme Five
Here’s a handful of the best moments from Paul Barrere, who ended up co-leading Little Feat for much longer than their celebrated original tenure with Lowell George.
Danielia Cotton, rock singer-songwriter: Something Else! Interview
Danielia Cotton joins Preston Frazier to discuss her brutally honest new EP, ‘A Different War,’ her songwriting process and the impact of the pandemic.
Richard Turgeon – ‘Sea Change’ (2020)
Bay Area resident Richard Turgeon’s fourth studio album, ‘Sea Change,’ contains a hail of hooks which promise to pull in continual praise.
Danny Kortchmar, legendary guitarist: Something Else! Interview
Danny Kortchmar talks about his new all-star project, the Immediate Family, as well as key career moments with Don Henley, Neil Young and Toto.
Staring Into Nothing – ‘Love’ (2020)
A fresh glance at melodic progressive-rock music, Staring Into Nothing’s ‘Love’ reveals a wondrous waterfall of beauty on repeated spins.
The Reality of Alice Cooper’s Brutal Planet’ Made It Perhaps His Scariest LP
Alice Cooper’s ‘Brutal Planet” arrived 20 years ago this month like a gut punch, setting up as a kind of morality play set to metal.
