Commentary on current and vintage pop music• The Sound Advocate

Joan Armatrading, Coltraine and some Admired Musical Favorites!

December 28, 2018December 28, 2018 by Ken Johnson

Ken Johnson revisits some Giant music favorites; and a surprise discovery ! Joan Armatrading, “Not Too Far Away”— On her earlier, major label discs, JA was badly served by her producers, who mucked up her big, expressive voice and sharp tunes with gratuitous … Read more

MUSIC REVIEWS: The Necks, Elvis Costello, Drive by Truckers-more!

November 2, 2018November 1, 2018 by Ken Johnson

Ken Johnson examines music from Elvis Costello, The Necks, Drive by Truckers and ‘Low’ Double Negative Elvis Costello and the Impostors, “Look Now”—I’ve always had more respect than genuine lust for EC’s post-1980’s records, which is to say that while one can’t … Read more