Steve Winwood returned with great songs, and an old friend, on Nine Lives
It’s always refreshing to see a long-established rock star simply follow his muse. Ten years ago, Steve Winwood did just that with ‘Nine Lives.’
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Mudcrutch’s belated self-titled debut brought Tom Petty back to his roots
Returning to Mudcrutch a decade ago, Tom Petty put his notorious studio perfectionism aside to recapture the feel of a hungry American rock band.
Kiss – Rock and Roll Over (1976): On Second Thought
Kiss’ ‘Rock and Roll Over’ appeared only months after ‘Destroyer.’ History shows, however, that the best rock music thrives on spontaneity.
Iron Maiden’s masterpiece Seventh Son of a Seventh Son changed everything
‘Seventh Son of a Seventh Son,’ released 30 years ago this week, started a journey. Iron Maiden is now a part of me, and I am a part of what’s kept them around.
‘Weekly Standard’ Fails in Pitting Yes Against the Replacements
Mike Tiano calls out ‘Weekly Standard’ columnist Ike Brannon for a misleading piece on Yes, the Replacements and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Tommy James and the Shondells – Cellophane Symphony (1969): Forgotten Series
Despite garnering great commercial rewards, Tommy James and the Shondells harbored a desire for more expressive modes of experimentation.
The Turtles – Present the Battle of the Bands (1968): Forgotten Series
Created as a parody of late ’60s sounds, ‘Present the Battle of the Bands’ highlighted the Turtles’ fun factor.
Thom Yorke – Spitting Feathers (2006): On Second Thought
‘Spitting Feathers’ feels like part of a journey for Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke, but not one which is complete.
The Beatles, “Long, Long, Long,” from The White Album (1968): Deep Beatles
The Beatles’ darkly experimental “Long, Long, Long” foreshadows a frequent trope in George Harrison’s solo work: comparing spiritual and romantic love.
Lindsey Buckingham’s Live at the Bass Performance Hall Torqued Up Memories
When Lindsey Buckingham’s terrific ‘Live at Bass Performance Hall’ arrived 10 years ago on March 25, 2008, I realized that I had forgotten some of the minor hits.
