Blues for Use
Hey Boy/Innsbruck
Three things for instrumental music lovers to keep in mind about Spin Doctors drummer Aaron Comess’ third solo effort:
Category: Reviews
Reviews
Leon Russell
Life Journey
UMe
After Leon Russell’s successful 2010 duet album with Elton John (“The Union”), big labels were suddenly knocking again on the Oklahoma-born singer/songwriter/pianist’s door. But they wanted him to do something he’d never done: use a producer.
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Steve Dawson
Rattlesnake Cage
Black Hen
This is Canadian guitarist/producer/record-label head Steve Dawson’s second instrumental release, the first being 2008’s “Telescope,” which was the result of a grant to study pedal steel guitar under L.A. session man Greg Leisz. “Rattlesnake,” however, is strictly acoustic.
Reviews
Boston
Life, Love & Hope
Frontiers
In the Myspace/YouTube/Facebook era, it’s not uncommon to find unknown singers suddenly and unexpectedly filling the shoes of the lead singer of their favorite ’70s band (see Journey or Yes). Such is the case with the new Boston album, which features three lead vocalists — including the group’s late original singer, Brad Delp — taking their turns in the spotlight.
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The Record Company
Feels So Good
TRC
Good New Music doesn’t review EPs unless the circumstances are extenuating — say, for instance, when an occasional blues-rock band comes along that makes the listener prick up his or her ears. Such is the case with the Record Company, an independent Los Angeles-based trio whose output now consists of three extended-play albums and a few stray singles.
