Archive for April, 2013
Tony Visconti
“I make records for people, not for other musicians. When people listen to an album, they want to hear passion. They want to hear the singer spilling his or her guts.” Tony Visconti has been putting that philosophy into practice for the past 40-plus years. Best known for his groundbreaking work with David Bowie and […]
Farewell, Richie Havens
Over four decades and 25 albums, Richie Havens has used his music to convey messages of brotherhood and personal freedom. Cutting his teeth on the fertile ’60s music scene of Greenwich Village and interpreting tunes by Bob Dylan, he gained even more notoriety after opening the Woodstock festival on August 15, 1969. The festival was […]
Lori McKenna: Massachusetts
Lori McKenna is one of the most gifted songwriters of her generation, and this collection is a stellar display of her talent. Not a wasted word on these dozen gems that weave stories in and out of perfect melodies. Wicked good.
Kim Richey: Thorn In My Heart
Veteran singer-songwriter Kim Richey’s seventh album, “Thorn In My Heart,” is a 12-song delight, showcasing the breadth of her style, depth of her skills and her stunningly beautiful voice.
Just Enough
I’ve finally found the difference between what I want and what I need. And that is Just Enough.
Farewell, Phil Ramone
The countless accomplishments spread across Phil Ramone’s five decades in the world of music production all spring from one vital principle: He wanted you to hear what he heard. That notion guided him through career-defining collaborations with Paul Simon and Billy Joel, and was his aim when recording the voices of Frank Sinatra, Bob Dylan, […]