Unfortunately, not all of our wishes get the Anniversary Edition. This is the case with Eric Clapton’s wonderful, No Reason To Cry (released as [no reason to cry]) out in 1976. That album not only generated the hit single, “Hello […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Every once in a while, I hit on a song that spoke to the generation it was recorded for, but, as it stands, is just as timely today as it was back then. At one time, I mentioned Marvin Gaye’s […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Brian Eno is the man! With a varied history of musical works and affiliations, Eno’s resume is as impressive as any in the business. Yes, he may raise an eyebrow from some person unknowing of Eno’s pedigree, but that doesn’t […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Since I was a young child, the voice of Andy Williams spilled out of every available speaker from somewhere. Whether it was from the radio, from an LP, or, from a television set, Mr Williams’ recognizable voice was a warmly familiar sound. […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Red Sand is one of (unfortunately) many “best kept secrets” in the Canadian Music scene. When it comes to Progressive Rock, most of the newer bands are from the province of Quebec, a goldmine for wonderful and inventive music. Sure, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
A thousand years ago, Pete Seeger gave a concert at my upstate NY college. Through some creative excuse-making, I was fortunate enough to cut class early enough to get a seat on the stage where Seeger would be playing. At […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Hip-O Select will release the Expanded Edition of Trouble Man, the perfect 1972 soundtrack to the film as done up by the master, Marvin Gaye. It is on the calendar for November 13. I am so there! On December 4, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
When I was younger (I’m 55), I listened to a lot of music. As much as I could get my hands on. As much as radio would gift me with. As much as friends had that I didn’t. What I […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
MusicTAP enjoyed a lively conversation with readers including a new The Doctor Is In article (Adam Jahnke) after the post of Musically Soothing The Aging Soul. Musically Soothing The Aging Soul wondered where we should be getting our music from. […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Big Big Train is every Prog fans’ dream: Genesis and Marillion influences wrapped up in modern packaging with wonderful lyrics and a full battery of instruments. I could stop the review right there, but that wouldn’t be doing justice to […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…