Cheap Trick – Cheap Trick (1977); We’re All Alright! (2017): Shadows in Stereo
Cheap Trick’s ‘We’re All Alright!’ does what so few late-career albums are able to do: tap into what made a band great in the first place.
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David Philips – Winter (2017)
With the more mainstream rock record ‘Winter,’ David Philips has again made music without making any concessions.
Living Colour, “Come On” from Shade (2017): One Track Mind
If Living Colour’s “Come On” is representative of the whole project, ‘Shade’ is going to be well worth the wait.
Brownout – Over The Covers EP (2017)
‘Over the Covers’ showcases the Brownout I always love with a new sense of urgency and maturity.
The Baron Four – Silvaticus (2017)
The Baron Four have an authentic, mid-’60s garage-punk American sound. There’s just one problem.
Bruce Springsteen Bassist Garry Tallent, April 22, 2017: Shows I’ll Never Forget
Garry Tallent assured us that this “was not going to be any four-hour concert.” He laughed, “I only know one person crazy enough for that!”
The 1957 Tail-Fin Fiasco – Not For Everyone (2017)
What’s the difference between an electric piano and an acoustic one? In the hands of The 1957 Tail-Fin Fiasco, apparently not much, quality-wise.
Bobby Kimball – We’re Not in Kansas Anymore (2017)
Bobby Kimball’s voice, which has lost little of its range and emotional presence, elevates ‘We’re Not in Kansas Anymore.’
Deep Purple – InFinite (2017)
After a late-career surge, more than a few bands would be temped to coast on their good fortune. Not Deep Purple.
Chicago, “Alma Mater” from Chicago V (1972): Saturdays in the Park
I remember my late father listening to this Chicago song and remarking, “Terry Kath could sing the telephone book and make you weep!” True and tragic.
