Queen Hit the Dance Floor on ‘Hot Space’ 40 Years Ago
Many Queen fans might not want to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Hot Space, but the album checks too many quirky boxes to ignore it.
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Frank Sinatra on Top of the Heap: Revisiting ‘Sinatra at the Sands’
Sinatra at The Sands is my favorite Frank Sinatra performance – cocky, charming but not oily, warm but not soppy. Each listen lays bare the sheer “cuckoo calculation” of it all.
Misha Sultan Shows His Musical ‘Roots’ Are Everywhere
Geographically Misha Sultan’s roots may be in Siberia, but sonically they’re everywhere. Ambient, dub techno, krautrock, chill-out—he does it all.
Seth Walker Says ‘I Hope I Know’ After the Covid Pandemic
Seth Walker’s I Hope I Know frequently conveys the tranquility one can find after a calamity. Despite life’s hardships, inner peace can still be found.
Neko Case Creates a Retrospective with ‘Wild Creatures’
Neko Case’s career retrospective Wild Creatures includes a new song, “Oh, Shadowless”, which adroitly blends the pretty with the abrasive.
Michael Goldberg on The Avengers’ Jimmy Wilsey and His Wicked Punk Guitar
Michael Goldberg captures The Avengers’ Jimmy Wilsey and his downward trajectory with spare, slow, searching lines much like the guitarist summoned from his instrument.
Jam Rockers Goose Shoot an “Arrow” in the Air
Connecticut rockers Goose have performed the song “Arrow” live in concert for many years, and now it has an official video.
Radiohead Became Worldwide Rock Stars 25 Years Ago With ‘OK Computer’
The Bends hinted at Radiohead’s potential, but OK Computer allowed Radiohead the freedom to experiment and started their progression to forward-looking music.
Craig Finn’s Storytelling Takes Center Stage on ‘A Legacy of Rentals’
The Hold Steady’s Craig Finn made a particular effort to keep the music low-key on A Legacy of Rentals, while his storytelling abilities continue to shine.
Plankton Wat’s ‘Hidden Path’ Journeys to Pleasantly Unexpected Places
However you choose to define it, Plankton Wat’s Hidden Path is a rich, moody, and atmospheric work that caters to passive and active listeners alike.
Toronto Jazz Octet Eucalyptus Expand Their Styles on ‘Moves’
When Eucalyptus move away from clearly-defined genres, they really come into their own. You’re not likely to encounter an album like Moves anytime soon.