ROB FETTERS, Ship Shake (Independent, 2020). With its crafty songwriting, earnest vocals, and top-shelf instrumentation, Rob Fetters (Psychodots, Raisins, The Bears) … More
Category: Records
Records = FOCUS
Few things in this world make me happier than my record collection. I look at my shelves and smile almost … More
Embracing Brevity
I’m a man out of time. In many ways, quite literally. When it comes to the new musical paradigm, I’m … More
A Few Days in the Life (November 30, 2020)
November 30, 21:51 The Sonic Sanctuary Outside, cold, clammy, and windy. Snow is in the area, but it didn’t land … More
“Whaddaya Hear?” Something Old, Something New
Whether or not “fusion” was a thing in 1979 is arguable, even as artists like Jean-Luc Ponty and Brand X … More
“Whaddaya Hear?” The Complete 1969 Recordings
KING CRIMSON, The Complete 1969 Recordings (DGM) PERSONNEL: Greg Lake, bass and vocals Robert Fripp, guitars Ian McDonald, woodwinds, keyboards … More
“Whaddaya Hear?” A Common Thread
(Top photo by Michael Wilson) Jazz musicians never seem to stop working. Whether as leaders, sidemen, or as part of … More
“Whaddaya Hear?” Wildflowers & All the Rest (Tom Petty)
TOM PETTY, Wildflowers & All the Rest (2020, Warner Records) PERSONNEL: Tom Petty, Vocals and Guitars Mike Campbell: Guitars, Bass … More
“Whaddaya Hear?” Sounds from the Sonic Sanctuary, Vol. 1
CHRIS OPPERMAN, Chamber Music from Hell It’s not hard to spot a Frank Zappa devotee. Their music contains trippy, intricate … More
“Whaddaya Hear?” Sign O’ The Times (Deluxe Edition)
PRINCE, Sign O’ The Times (Warner/NPG Records, 2020) All songs written, arranged, performed and produced by Prince TRACK LISTING (Main … More