New Reviews for October 11, 2024
Verve Forecast
A three-part spoken-word project with production from James Poyser, Iman Omari, and Robert Glasper.
The brilliant Australian singer/songwriter boldly demonstrates why she's been a giant of roots music for a quarter-century.
Verve
The Grammy-winning singer leads a lushly arranged octet on her fourth album.
AUM Fidelity
The alto saxophonist and his trio examine free jazz, spirituals, gospel, blues, and wild improvisation on the seventh entry in his Manish Boy project.
Foreign Exchange Music
A varied and cohesive collaborative work from the Grammy-nominated producer, this ranges from some unexpected boom bap to an "IYKYK" nod to Stevie Wonder.
Blue Note
With a quartet, vocalists, and select guests, the alto saxophonist explores a racial incident from 1964 through a lens that reflects modern society.
Various Artists
Numero / Numero Group
The second volume of a compilation series focused on obscure country-rock and psychedelic Americana artists from the late '60s and early '70s.
In Memoriam
Classical
Editors' Choice for September, 2024
AllMusic Staff Pick
- October 11, 2024
1981
Samson's best album, 1981's Shock Tactics, was the last to feature singer Bruce Dickinson (then known simply as Bruce Bruce). The band's songwriting had improved and was comparable to other up-and-coming British heavy metal bands at the time, such as Saxon, Diamond Head, and Iron Maiden.
