![]() This explains the labels' fixation with repackaging back catalogs of older artists, because the older generation grew up purchasing and owning tangible items.Ī well-written and performed song is just that, no matter its creation date. Even what was once thought to be obscure music no longer has the impact of discovery that it once did. Also, when you factor in that the young generation has been weaned on Napster and are now accustomed to having the entire world of music at their fingertips, the tendency is to view music as a disposable commodity. The entire music industry has become one big mash-up of styles and genres. If you asked the average music listener what artists define the current era, I doubt they could come up with anyone significant. While the baby boomers may overstay their welcome, so to speak, there hasn't been anyone to come along and take their place. The incendiary tone seems more confrontational than anything. XIV has the same problem as EMG - strong back end and weaker up front.Īlso Catherine Russell and Snarky Puppy four nights each in July. I find a lot more emotion in this album since their 80s albums. ![]() Maybe slight tunewise, but all are well played, with a bit of prog/fusion thrown in there.Ĭarlock is fantastic throughout. Of the macho man stuff up front - Runnin' Out of Time is probably the best. Could be a track from Hydra ,IMO their best album. Great Expectations - sounds like a swan song. Pure 1980.Īll the Tears that Shine - wistful with a very nice chorus with tight harmonies. The keyboard hook from a forgotten Al Jarreau album produced by Jay Graydon is nice. Jazz: Besides 21st Century Blues, the tracks that are the strongest are those started by Paich in the 70s:Ĭhinatown - seems like there are bits of the Moodies, Chicago, Doobies, Little Feat, Boz Scaggs, but I think it works as an R&B jazz number. I'm shocked Toto let that be done to the master. Running out of Time is without legs it's so compressed. ![]() They suffer the least compression as well. January, February and March 2015Posts Click for most recent BlueBook entries.Ĭlick for newer April, May, & June 2015 Posts Tweets by Times are Eastern (New York City) Time Zone. ![]()
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