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February 12, 2019 by Simon Sweetman

The Vinyl Countdown # 336

Don Henley, The Boys of Summer [Single] (1984) Confession time – all this “I hate the fuckin’ Eagles shit” (and I mean that by the way, always!) – but I have a soft spot for some of the solo stuff. And I include amongst that not very much by Don Henley but most certainly this song. A banger. A gem. I dunno. […]

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November 16, 2016 by Simon Sweetman

Sting: 57th & 9th

Sting 57th & 9th A&M Within a day or so of seeing a pretty incredible Sting (and Peter Gabriel) show I read the news that Sting was set to release a rock album; his first in over a decade. I was ready to sign up. Years of that fruit with a lute and bloody orchestral […]

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November 8, 2016 by Simon Sweetman

Drummers You Just Can’t Beat: # 14 – Vinnie Colaiuta

I first met him (in a musical sense) with the Sting album Ten Summoner’s Tales. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing – the sharp cymbal sound, the crisp snare; the fact that Colaiuta had his head around 5/4 and 7/4 time signatures – playing in 7/8 here on St Augustine In Hell. I think […]

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September 18, 2013 by Simon Sweetman

Joe Satriani: Unstoppable Momentum

Joe Satriani Unstoppable Momentum Epic/RED Joe Satriani’s latest album is better than anything he’s done in years. But, hold up, is that actually (even) a compliment? You see there was a band called Chickenfoot. There have been innumerable G3 tours where Satriani continues to headline despite often being the worst player on the bill. And […]