Album Review: Paul Weller, “True Meanings”
So the 41-year recording career of Paul Weller continues with this, the release of his 14th solo album, True Meanings. It’s always a little bit difficult (and, perhaps, somewhat biased)…
Billy Paul Classics, 360 Degrees of Billy Paul, War Of The Gods, Receive Remastered SACD Reissues
Billy Paul is – unfortunately – best known for his extraordinary R&B track, “Me & Mrs Jones” (personally, I can’t hear or talk about ’70s R&B without this song immediately…
Jean-Michel Jarre Returns to Èquinoxe With New Set, Equinoxe Infinity
In celebration of the Èquinoxe classic that world-renown musician and artist, Jean-Michel Jarre released back in 1978, a new Èquinoxe title will be issued. Over the years, Jean-Michel Jarre has…
The Beatles Celebrate 50th Year Anniversary Of White Album With 6CD/BD Box
What ELSE could be said about The Beatles that hasn’t been said more eloquently by others. So…I won’t even try. What I will say here is that one of the…
Album Review: Jackson Automotive, S/T
Jackson Automotive is the current project from New York-based musicians, Arthur Schupbach (AM Schupbach, Exploding Head, Electramone, Oilcan Art, Donald & Lydia) and Ed Stankewick (Melted Americans, Exploding Head, Baby…
Album Review: Paul McCartney, “Egypt Station”
Two weeks ago, I saw the best minds of my generation go through hell. I saw them twist, bend, and contort into the most ungodly shapes. The new Paul McCartney…
Procol Harum’s Procol’s Ninth Set Gets 3CD Deluxe Edition Reissue
UK’s fine reissue label continues to produce the definitive Procol Harum classics with the latest update being for Procol’s Ninth. This set was originally released by the band in 1975,…
Moody Blues Celebrate 50th Anniversary Of In Search Of The Lost Chord With 3CD/2DVD Box
The Moody Blues is one of those great bands from the past who helped to create a Progressive genre while remaining Pop enough for the radio audiences, and Top 40…
Weekend Music Matinee: “How To Measure A Planet?” by The Gathering
Progressive Epics. Classical Suites. Extended Jazz Improvisations. Some songs are just long, y’know—a matinee feature all to themselves. In this ongoing series, MusicTAP presents the best of long-form musical accompaniment…
Friday Night Videos: September 21, 1993
1 CAN’T HELP FALLING IN LOVE –•– UB40 2 DREAMLOVER –•– Mariah Carey 3 WHOOMP! (THERE IT IS) –•– Tag Team 4 LATELY –•– Jodeci 5 RUNAWAY TRAIN –•– Soul…
Public Service Broadcasting To Release New EP, White Star Liner
Last year, Public Service Broadcasting released their fine album, Every Valley. With eleven strong tracks, the album, their third, shows a maturing for the band of only three albums. Therefore,…
End-of-Year Reissuepalooza: Sets Arriving From Dylan, Marillion, Calexico, and Jethro Tull
Do you hear that tortured scream? That’s your wallet over the next few months as record labels assist your holiday shopping needs (and reduce your weight, dollar by dollar). Columbia…