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.
Music Reviews
New Charles Mingus LP From 1972 Connects the Dots of a Great Artist
In a brilliant body of work like that of Charles Mingus, The Lost Album from Ronnie Scott’s is more sinew than either muscle or bone.
Bill Evans’ ‘Morning Glory’ and ‘Inner Spirit’ Spotlight His Final Jazz Trios
These now-official Buenos Aires concert recordings from 1973 and 1979 capture the great jazz pianist Bill Evans with each of his final trios.
Thomas Dollbaum Launches Impressive Debut with Folky, Textured ‘Wellswood’
New Orleans singer-songwriter Thomas Dollbaum fuses vivid lyric imagery with eclectic musical choices on his impressive debut album, Wellswood.
Mike Paradinas Reinterprets His ‘Goodbye’ EP As ‘Goodbye Remixes’
Mike Paradinas’ (aka µ-Ziq) current creative streak takes a quick break with the Goodbye Remixes EP. Some of the remixes add perks the originals didn’t have.
SOAK Explores Their Complicated Past on ‘If I Never Know You Like This Again’
SOAK shows on If I Never Know You Like This Again that using uncomfortable past experiences for personal growth doesn’t have to be a drag. It can be a blast.
Fanclubwallet’s Debut LP Has the Witty Exuberance of a Comic Book
Fanclubwallet’s first record, You Have Got to Be Kidding Me, litters cartoonish bedroom-pop melee with sober self-examinations.
The Staples Jr. Singers Are Resurrected by ‘When Do We Get Paid’ Re-Issue
Luaka Bop’s reissue of the Staples Jr. Singers’ sole album, When Do We Get Paid, brings a crucial gospel LP back into circulation.
From Busan, With Love: Say Sue Me’s ‘The Last Thing Left’
Whether Say Sue Me are surf-rock, shoegaze, or dream-pop, none of these categories seem to matter when listening to the delightful The Last Thing Left.
The Chefs Return to the Kitchen to Perfect Their Rock ’n’ Roll Recipe
‘Secret Chef’ Joe Blanton joins the Chefs’ Dan Baird and Stan Lynch for a 12-course rock ‘n’ roll delight with Sing For Your Supper.
The Smile’s ‘A Light for Attracting Attention’ Possesses Great Musical Depth and Shading
The Smile aren’t a full-on syncretism of Radiohead and Sons of Kemet, but A Light for Attracting Attention proves that it needn’t be.