[Review] Robin Trower: For Earth Below (1975)
The band Robin Trower continues their winning ways with another gold-selling, Top 10 album of psychedelic blues rock.
David Bowie: “The Laughing Gnome” (1967)
Bowie’s failed novelty single became a surprise Top 10 hit six years later, proving that you can go gnome again.
[Review] Styx (1972)
Their junk isn’t the only thing covered, as the label covers up their songwriting talent with four cover songs.
[Review] David Grisman/Jerry Garcia: Not For Kids Only (1993)
Before Garcia freighthopped to the great beyond, he stopped to play with an old friend one last time.
Sex Pistols: “God Save the Queen” (1977)
With the revolution begun, Sex Pistols turn their eyes to regicide – or at least the death of the monarchy.
[Review] Yes: Yessongs (1973)
A three-record live set. And, yes, you’ll wish there were more.
[Review] Three Man Army: A Third of a Lifetime (1971)
Late of gun with baker looming, Three Man Army briefly blooming, shades of early purple dawn on town’s end, trower, mellotron.
Weezer: “Undone – The Sweater Song” (1994)
Finally, a fitting companion to those Ween discs at the end of your record collection.
[Review] Chick Corea: Sundance (1972)
What was half of the original Is, and the more pleasant half too, salvaged for your listening pleasure.
[Review] Steely Dan: The Royal Scam (1976)
A transitional record with more brilliant guitar solos, more horns and nine more reasons to love Steely Dan.
Queen: “Killer Queen” (1974)
Queen commands, from a snap of the fingers to a flick of the wrist.
[Review] Lodgic: Nomadic Sands (1985)
The band’s debut (and swan song) sounds like a cross between Yes, Asia and Toto—paths that in fact were to cross soon after.
[Review] John Coltrane: Settin’ the Pace (1961)
Prestige dusts off another Coltrane session, this time with the Red Garland Trio, for their continuing ride on the gravy trane.
Neil Young: “Only Love Can Break Your Heart” (1970)
His first Top 40 single is said to have a pair of famous lovebirds as its backdrop,
[Review] Mahavishnu Orchestra Live: Between Nothingness & Eternity (1973)
The original lineup, in death, choose live as the proper venue for their last thrill and testament.