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Paul McCartney & Wings - Band On The Run (Capitol, 1973) Instead of escaping the prison of his former band, he looted its treasury, melting down and polishing up melodic, harmonic, and sonic treasures into songs customized for 70s radio. One gem after another! #5albums70sfinal

The Thing in the midst of a blistering set at Mercury Lounge tonight. Tight, tuneful, and explosive, they laid down the gauntlet for Wine Lips, who are on next! Mercury Lounge #livemusic

Wine Lips blowing the roof off of Mercury Lounge - they played a great set that had the crowd going absolutely APE. #livemusic

The great Bodega rocking Washington Square Park today. Native Sun warmed us up with a rocking set beforehand. Good times! #livemusic

A big dose of Reality, from The Scholars, Car Seat Headrest’s first album in five years, is this week’s A Song For Friday. Also, releases from Mei Semones, Leal Neale, Model/Actriz, Anysia Kym & Loraine James, Kill Symbols, and Alec Hall. #newmusicfriday anearful.substack.com/p/a-song-for-f…

I almost missed the expansive and atmospheric experience of Eli Keszler's new solo album - lose yourself in Low Love ft 𝓢𝓸𝓯𝓲𝓮 𝓡𝓸𝔂𝓮𝓻 and then get to the whole thing! Out now, on LUCKYME®. youtu.be/a_ybqYus1qw?si… via YouTube

Edith Piaf - Chansons Parisiennes (Columbia, 1950) This 75-year-old LP crackles with age and the VITALITY of one of humanity’s great survivors and thrivers. There’s enough conviction and swagger here to dig you out of any hole. Viva La Piaf! #5albums50s60s1

The song of the summer conclave has been initiated! Punk Slime youtu.be/Ll4YfahdKRk?si…

Here for it. Jonathan Biss playing the NYC premiere of Tyshawn Sorey’s For Anthony Braxton and Schubert’s Piano Sonata in B flat Major, D. 960 in the crypt of The Church of the Intercession. Biss was a wonder and no one does it like Death of Classical!

The Late Edition, from Austin Wulliman’s (JACK Quartet) masterful album of string quartets, is this week’s A Song For Friday. Also: Catherine Lamb x Ghost Ensemble, Private Cathedral, Kara-Lis Coverdale, Laney Jones, MIKE & Tony Seltzer, and Kali Uchis. anearful.substack.com/p/a-song-for-f…

Frank Sinatra - In The Wee Small Hours (Capitol, 1955/56) A visionary collection that defined its very medium - the 12-inch LP - when almost nobody knew what it could be. From the song selection to the Nelson Riddle arrangements to The Voice - perfection! #5albums50s60s1

Here for it. Maria Somerville at Public Records, performing songs from her gorgeous new album, Luster, out now on 4AD. Dan English will open the night, starting soon! #livemusic

Dan English playing his intriguing and dramatic art rock songs at Public Records tonight, opening for Maria Somerville. The songs often featured stellar guitar work - I will definitely be investigating further! #livemusic

Little Richard - s/t (Specialty, 1958/7?) While the best songs here (and there are no bad ones) are the usual suspects, the old ones like Silvery Moon (1909!) are a great metric for highlighting his furious energy and outrageous style. Parents were shocked! #5albums50s60s1

The Yardbirds - Having A Rave A Rave Up (Epic, 1965) A hybrid release that travels in time from side A to side B (and from Beck to Clapton), it’s an effective and cohesive showcase for their avant-pop and blues-wailing skills. They still thrill in either mode! #5albums50s60s1

The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Are You Experienced (Reprise, 1967/74) From monolithic rockers to candy-colored flights of fancy, an astounding introduction to one of the greatest musical minds in history. Oh, yeah, the guitar is good, too. 😉🎸🔥#5albums50s60s1

Catching up with three “can’t-miss” concerts from March that I didn’t miss. Make sure you do the same at your next opportunity to see the Anzû Quartet, the JACK Quartet, and Wild Up! Live Log 2025: Ensembles Assembled anearful.substack.com/p/live-log-202… #newmusic #livemusic

You didn't really think I was done with 2024, did you? Get into this wide-ranging list of the best releases from the lands of jazz, Africa, Brazil, and Mexico. anearful.substack.com/p/best-of-2024… #Bestof2024

Bob Dylan - Live At The Gaslight 1962 (Columbia, 2005) An astonishing collection, featuring Dylan in the process of shedding the skin of his failed debut and emerging as the artist who would take the world by storm. Happy 84th birthday, Bob!