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Ed Roth - 'Can't Find My Way Home' (2020)

Ed Roth – ‘Can’t Find My Way Home’ (2020)

Despite its title, this album finds Ed Roth completely at home while performing piano-focused updates of songs by Deep Purple, Lou Reed and Pink Floyd.

Jon Anderson - '1000 Hands' (2020)

Jon Anderson – ‘1000 Hands’ (2020)

In its own wise way, Jon Anderson’s guest-filled, often quietly involving new solo album ‘1000 Hands’ sails pretty darn “close to the edge.”

Archon Angel – 'Fallen' (2020)

Archon Angel – ‘Fallen’ (2020)

If I can’t have a Savatage reunion, here’s hoping that Archon Angel keeps the magic alive.

Toto, "Dying On My Feet" from 'Falling in Between' (2006): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Dying On My Feet” from ‘Falling in Between’ (2006): Toto Tuesdays

In stark contrast to the frenetic opening of 2006’s ‘Falling in Between,’ “Dying On My Feet” finds Toto in a more relaxed mood.

Danielia Cotton - 'A Different War' (2020)

Danielia Cotton – ‘A Different War’ (2020)

Danielia Cotton’s six-song EP ‘A Different War’ is as hard-charging and personal as anything in her career. She’s not pulling any punches.

Al Stewart - 'Year of the Cat' (1976): On Second Thought

Al Stewart – ‘Year of the Cat’ (1976): On Second Thought

A striking synthesis of folk, classical, pop and rock, ‘Year of the Cat’ deftly demonstrated Al Stewart’s ability to craft literate songs.

Todd Rundgren's Utopia, Jon Anderson, Gary Husband and Markus Reuter + Others: Five for the Road

Todd Rundgren’s Utopia, Jon Anderson, Gary Husband and Markus Reuter + Others: Five for the Road

Todd Rundgren’s Utopia, Jon Anderson, Gary Husband and Markus Reuter are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.

Alestorm - 'Curse of the Crystal Coconut' (2020)

Alestorm – ‘Curse of the Crystal Coconut’ (2020)

For the first time ever I leave an Alestorm album not with a big grin and a desire to hoist the Jolly Roger, but actually kind of bummed.

McStine & Minnemann - 'McStine & Minnemann' (2020)

McStine & Minnemann – ‘McStine & Minnemann’ (2020)

Well crafted, melodic and utterly engaging, yet musically and lyrically challenging, ‘McStine & Minnemann’ almost defies description.

The Dark Monarchy, "Fool's Gold" (2020): One Track Mind

The Dark Monarchy, “Fool’s Gold” (2020): One Track Mind

Mark Anthony K is making the most of his quarantine time, detouring from Projekt Gemineye to team with Joe Bailey on the Dark Monarchy.