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.
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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)
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)
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
Mark Anthony K is making the most of his quarantine time, detouring from Projekt Gemineye to team with Joe Bailey on the Dark Monarchy.
The Knack – ‘Round Trip’ (1981): Forgotten Series
Ranking as perhaps the Knack’s greatest album, ‘Round Trip’ sadly failed to make the impact it so rightfully deserved.
Toto, “Falling in Between” from ‘Falling in Between’ (2006): Toto Tuesdays
Toto’s first album of new material in seven years defied expectations by opening with a title song that was thrillingly difficult to classify.
Walter Becker, “The Dopest Cut / Down In the Bottom” (1992): Steely Dan Sunday
Walter Becker’s ’11 Tracks of Whack’ outtake “The Dopest Cut / Down In the Bottom” is another treat for Steely Dan fans that shouldn’t go unnoticed.
The Lickerish Quartet, “Bluebird’s Blues” (2020): One Track Mind
Like the rest of the Lickerish Quartet’s EP, “Bluebird’s Blues” is for the ages. A new song put together using time-honored values will never *sound* old.
Pop Co-Op – ‘Factory Settings’ (2020)
Pop Co-Op boldly broadcasts their influences, but ‘Factory Settings’ isn’t an exercise in retro-mania. Every song is stamped with the band’s unique imprint.
