Robert Cray – ‘That’s What I Heard’ (2020)
After nearly 40 years, Robert Cray remains as viable as ever. In a world turned upside down, his music continues to serve as comfort food for the soul.
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Black Pumas, Ben Levin, Monkey House + Others: Preston Frazier’s Best of 2019 Rock and R&B
Preston Frazier’s Best of 2019 Rock and R&B includes Black Pumas, Alexis Evans, Ben Levin, Grupo Fantasma, Monkey House, Isaiah Sharkey, Frederico7 and others.
Ruby Turner – ‘Love Was Here’ (2020)
Ruby Turner’s voice has the ability to lift, charge emotionally and occasionally drop the listener into a void, longing for more.
The Temptations’ Psychedelic Era Came into Focus on ‘Puzzle People’
Released 50 years ago this week, the Temptations’ ‘Puzzle People’ is a blast of hard-edged soul, blistering funk fumes and acid-baked artiness.
Derek Trucks Band’s ‘Already Free’ Gave Us a Fine-Tuned, Intimate Farewell
Derek Trucks Band released ‘Already Free,’ their final studio recording, 10 years ago today.
David Sanborn, “I Told U So” from ‘Backstreet’ (1983): One Track Mind
David Sanborn opened his new album 35 years ago with a sublime slice of sultry, mid-tempo funk co-written by the late, lamented Hiram Bullock.
Walter ‘Wolfman’ Washington Got Going Again With ‘Doin’ the Funky Thing’
Released 10 years ago, Walter “Wolfman” Washington’s ‘Doin the Funky Thing’ embraced blues modernity, while keeping one scuffed-up toe in the past.
Al Green’s Secular Comeback Was Made Complete With Lay It Down
Al Green’s return-to-form ‘Lay It Down’ arrived a decade ago this month with new hip-hop producers and a bevy of guest R&B singers – but it was no sell out.
David Philips – Get Along (2018)
Philips is clearly that guy who is well suited for DIY, and now we know from ‘Get Along’ that even when he does something by himself two different ways, both ways are the ‘right’ way.
Durand Jones – Durand Jones and the Indications: Deluxe Edition (2018)
A re-release of Durand Jones and the Indications’ self-titled debut seemed initially strange to me. The original is hard to improve upon.
