[Review] Frank Black & Teenage Fanclub: The John Peel Session (1995)
Frank Black and Teenage Fanclub together? It’s like an extra magic wish for free.
Phil Collins: “Sussudio” (1985)
Here’s a clear sign of the end of days: Phil Collins pretending to be Prince.
[Review] Electric Light Orchestra: Showdown (1974)
A European compilation that brought listeners up to speed with “Showdown.”
[Review] Foreigner (1977)
If Mick Ralphs and Boz Burrell could do it, so could Mick Jones and Ian McDonald.
The Tubes: “Don’t Touch Me There” (1976)
Girls rule on the single from The Tubes’ second album.
[Review] Neil Young: On the Beach (1974)
On this powerful followup to Harvest, Neil Young pulls off the road and examines the cost of stardom.
[Review] Mannheim Steamroller: Fresh Aire III (1979)
Their third is their most charming, a symphony of strings and insects’ wings.
Them: “Here Comes the Night” (1965)
This song didn’t do much for Lulu’s career, but it helped establish Them as Northern Ireland’s newest hitmakers.
[Review] The Steve Miller Band: Brave New World (1969)
Unfortunately, Boz Scaggs left just as things got interesting, including an unexpected visit from Paul McCartney.
[Review] Andy Summers/Robert Fripp: Bewitched (1984)
Ready for another Summers and Fripp album? Neither were they.
The Beatles: “Love Me Do” b/w “P.S. I Love You” (1962)
John, Paul, George and Ringo (and Andy) record their first single, and love them the world did.
[Review] Gary Burton: Something’s Coming! (1964)
Burton, Jim Hall and the Bill Evans Trio’s rhythm section swing through familiar standards and a few originals.
[Review] Bruford: Feels Good to Me (1978)
Fifty per cent of U.K. equals one hundred percent awesomeness on Bruford’s first.
Cracker: “Teen Angst (What the World Needs Now)” (1992)
David Lowery and his new band emerge on the scene, dripping with irony.
[Review] Christopher Franke: Klemania (1993)
The guy from Tangerine Dream playing music that sounds like Tangerine Dream, which happens less than you’d think.