Deejays – Coming On Strong: The Best of the Deejays (2018)
As far as I know, no legit reissue of England’s ’60s beat group the Deejays has been made widely available before this.
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Steve Porcaro goes inside Toto’s new music: ‘It was a Toto first’
Toto’s Steve Porcaro joins Preston Frazier to discuss their expanded greatest-hits package, and how a key moment on his recent solo project impacted the band.
The Young Rascals – Groovin’ (1967): On Second Thought
Although the Young Rascals were already tuned in and tight, ‘Groovin” showed off a new-found sense of maturity and sophistication.
Button [Featuring Members of Doobie Brothers + Chicago] – Button (2018)
Button, a new group founded by touring musicians from the Doobie Brothers and Chicago, is defined by musicality, chemistry and experience.
Liam Gallagher – As You Were vs. Noel Gallagher – Who Built the Moon? (2017): Odd Couples
Maybe it’s about time that Noel and Liam Gallagher were left to pursue their muses, without the pressure of nostalgia.
Ashton Gardner and Dyke, “Resurrection Shuffle” (1971): One Track Mind
Filled with funky, blues-battered dynamics, Ashton Gardner and Dyke’s “Resurrection Shuffle” seized the radio dial in the summer of 1971.
Chicago, “Old Days” from Chicago VIII (1975): Saturdays in the Park
Chicago closes out the nostalgia-concept second side of 1975’s ‘Chicago VIII’ with this upbeat, enjoyable catalog of “boyhood memories” that “seem like yesterday.”
Dark Hound – Dawning (2018)
I walked away wondering how I’d missed Dark Hound’s first two albums. It’s an oversight that I intend to correct immediately.
Warren Zevon – Mr. Bad Example (1991): On Second Thought
This remains a strong, too-often overlooked Warren Zevon album. Yet ‘Mr. Bad Example’ marked the beginning of his career’s second act.
Joe Jackson’s Rain underscored a complete modern-era return to form
Released 10 years ago this month, ‘Rain’ confirmed that it was time to start paying attention to Joe Jackson again.
