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The recent deluxe reissue of Nikki Sudden’s 1999 collaboration with The Chamber Strings serves as a cautionary tale about the mixing process. Read more
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One of the best tracks from what is easily one of the best albums of the year, Kamasi Washington’s epic debut The Epic is a massive journey into space jazz. Read more
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The first two albums by international funksters Heatwave highlight a band who established themselves with an early smash single and debut album, and then redefined themselves with its followup. Read more
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The first two albums by international funksters Heatwave highlight a band who established themselves with an early smash single and debut album, and then redefined themselves with its followup. Read more
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A wonderful pop hit from 1989; still sounds fresh and inviting today. And dig that addictive chorus! Read more
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The always-classy El Records’ latest offering is a two-disc, 49-track collection of Cole Porter interpretations, and save for one exception, it’s a perfect, essential collection of the master’s work. Read more
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The always-classy El Records’ latest offering is a two-disc, 49-track collection of Cole Porter interpretations, and save for one exception, it’s a perfect, essential collection of the master’s work. Read more
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You won’t be seeing The Eagles very much on The Recoup, but this track, recorded for Hee Haw, was a rather enjoyable take on one of that band’s songs. Read more
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We have an interesting, insightful discussion about fame and the final years of The Knack, a band known for one hit, but one that had so much more to offer. Read more
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One of Foreigner’s final chart-topping singles marked a distinctive change in their sound, but still lives on as a familiar FM radio staple. Read more
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