There must be at least two other Richard Thompson box sets, not to mention a greatest hits compilation. This raises the question of whether the world needs yet another box set. After listening to this three-CD, 2-DVD chronicle of the Richard Thompson Band’s 1983/1984 performances at Rockpalast, the answer is a resounding “hell, yes!” They […]
The Miami-based trio Fat Produce and the infectious groove-laden track, “No Way”. The single, out now on F-Spot Records, pairs the funky in-the-pocket drumming of Michael Duffy with guitarist Addison-Rifkind’s clean Steve Cropper-style lines. The band, which features an upright bassist, acknowledges the influence of Boogaloo Joe Jones with their cover of his composition, “No […]
Steve Howe released at least three releases in 2017, and all of them are great. His second Anthology could have easily been divided into two. At 56 songs, he covers his early solo work, songs intended for the second album by his ill-fated supergroup GTR, songs done by his jazz trio, Asia demos, songs done by his earlier […]
Yes produced their greatest live album ever this year. It’s a remarkable feat, considering this is the first not to feature founding member Chris Squire. Topographic Dramadocuments, in amazing clarity and without overdubs, Yes’ tour for two very different albums. What’s even more surprising is that both albums sound better live than they ever did on record. The […]
The Walter Becker-produced original recording from 1985 is already a masterpiece and a gem among China Crisis’ stellar albums. How can you make a great thing greater? This Best Live / Reissues of 2017 finalist adds 16 tracks on a second disc, giving you a glimpse into the band’s demos before they were fleshed out […]
Craft Recordings continues with its series of essential salsa reissues. “Guisando” by Willie Colon and Hector Lavoe is a vibrant and classic album that showcases the powerful synergy between the legendary trombonist Willie Colon and the iconic vocalist Hector Lavoe. Initially released in 1972 and now back on vinyl for the first time in half […]
BOB DYLAN – TROUBLE NO MORE: THE BOOTLEG SERIES, VOL. 13 1979-1981 (ROCK/FOLK ROCK): A pre-release review of this box set questioned how good this would be. Don’t believe my esteemed peer. The abbreviated box set, covering just 30 songs from the ’79-80 tour, is fantastic. If you are a true Bob Dylan fan though, you’ll ask Santa for the […]
Short Cuts: 5 Fleetwood Mac songs by Christine McVie who was born July 12, 1943. 1. “Oh Daddy” – ‘Rumours’ (1977) “Oh Daddy” is one of the most hauntingly understated songs on Rumours, and perhaps one of Christine McVie’s most emotionally enigmatic compositions. Written for Mick Fleetwood, the band’s de facto leader and the only […]
‘ Waves 7’ stays the course of the Waves series as we enter the dog days of summer. Multitalented producer and guitarist Fernando Perdomo delivers another 10 songs for July, which run the prog-instrumental gamut. The album, available in digital and CD formats via https://fernandoperdomo.bandcamp.com/album/waves-7, starts with the mesmerizing “Sunrise Lightship”. Perdomo utilizes his armada […]
Maestro Steve Porcaro helped make the holiday weekend extra special by releasing the first single from his upcoming album, ‘The Very Day’. “Miss Jane Sinclair,” available now via digital platforms, is a delightful follow-up to the keyboardist’s superb 2016 album, “Someday/Somehow. Porcaro steps into the producer chair previously filled by the late Michael Sherwood, delivering […]
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