How Black Country Communion’s Debut Brought Back ’70s-Style Hard Rock
Black Country Communion’s self-titled debut arrived 10 years ago today as a thunderous reminder of the golden age of Deep Purple, Black Sabbath and AC/DC.
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Luke Winslow-King: The Albums That Shaped My Career
Slide-guitarist Luke Winslow-King joins Ross Boissoneau to discuss influential records by Bob Dylan, Ry Cooder and Mark Knopfler.
Avatar – ‘Hunter Gatherer’ (2020)
I’m not sure what made me click on ‘Child’ from ‘Hunter Gatherer’ after steadfastly ignoring Avatar for years, but I’m glad that I did.
Kevin Godley, “Hit the Street” from ‘Muscle Memory’ (2020): One Track Mind
Kevin Godley of 10cc and Godley and Creme fame returns with an intriguing single that advances his new solo album ‘Muscle Memory.’
‘Bachman and Turner’ Resurrected the Spirit of Bachman-Turner Overdrive
Released 10 years ago today, ‘Bachman and Turner’ was a Bachman-Turner Overdrive comeback in every way except the album title.
Trevor Rabin, Nir Felder, Judith Owen + Others: Five For the Road
Trevor Rabin, Nir Felder, Judith Owen are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.
Mandoki Soulmates – ‘Living in the Gap’ + ‘Hungarian Pictures’ (2020)
No dusty throwbacks, Mandoki Soulmates push prog into a very here-and-now wide-open throttle with two sweeping new albums.
Days Between Stations – ‘Giants’ (2020)
Days Between Stations’ ‘Giants’ is sublime prog rock that ignites brain synapses back into a life they only knew in the heyday of 1974’s melodic maelstrom.
The Grand Undoing – ‘In a Vigil State’ (2020)
A true rock-pop-folk album, the Grand Undoing’s ‘In a Vigil State’ features honest songs that are both clever and melodic.
How Bob Mould Tempered His Techno Edge on ‘Body of Song’
Released 15 years ago today, ‘Body of Song’ updated the excessive, naive electronics of ‘Modulate’ with the return of Bob Mould’s razor-sharp guitar.
