Yesterday Once More: The Masterful Best Of The Carpenters
Even though they were only able to record together for some 14 years before the sad death of Karen Carpenter, age does not dim the...
‘Close To You’: Discovering Sinatra’s String-Tinged Classic
In March 1956, mid-way through recording (and conducting) an orchestral album called Tone Poems of Color, Frank Sinatra began work on his next vocal album,...
‘Pretzel Logic’: Superior Reasoning And ‘Superb Production’ By Steely Dan
Their enigmatic lyrical imagery was part of the allure of Steely Dan, and they lived up to those expectations with the title of their third...
‘Through The Looking Glass’: How Siouxsie & The Banshees Became Cover Stars
They were one of rock’s most startlingly original acts, yet Siouxsie & The Banshees also had a penchant for covering other peoples’ songs. Famously, the...
Session Musician Spotlight: Larry Carlton
With over 3,000 credits under his belt as a session musician, 19 Grammy nominations, and four wins, Larry Carlton is one of the most revered...
Why Guitar God Rory Gallagher Was Ireland’s Hendrix And Clapton Rolled Into One
Any time fans or critics are asked to pick the most influential and innovative guitarists in rock history, iconic names such as Eric Clapton and...