In Ten Tracks: Elton John
adminA selection of Elton John songs that have meaning to me and have stuck with me through the years, appearing frequently on mix tapes and playlists.
Read MoreBilly Preston & The Rolling Stones, 1971-1976
A key element that cannot be overlooked in the development of the Stones’ sound, both on record and on tour, was the absorption of keyboard player/performer extraordinaire Billy Preston into…
Read MoreOrnette Coleman/Dancing In Your Head
Today I’m writing about Ornette Coleman’s 1972 album Dancing In Your Head. Sort of. As you know by now, these vinyl finds tend to take a circuitous route somewhat like…
Read MoreNation of Language/ Introduction, Presence
Formed in 2016, Brooklyn’s Nation of Language is a band that uses synthesizers rather than a synthesizer band, if that’s clear.
Read MoreWarner Bros. Loss Leader Series: Troublemakers (1980)
For their second release in 1980, the label did something unusual, but smart. They featured a group of their current new wave and postpunk bands exclusively on the Loss Leader…
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