New Reviews for October 11, 2024
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.
Western Vinyl Records
Memories and absences engulf the present on Caroline Sallee's tender, dreamy third album, which was entirely self-recorded.
Northern Spy
On its 23rd album, the Australian piano trio offer a single 42-minute composition centered on the theme of stillness.
New West
A more ruminative and atmospheric version of the already moody New Zealand trio emerges on an EP named for the submerged land mass.
Alpha
Historical instruments reveal new sounds in these familiar flute works.
Hyperion
Bach's teaching pieces reveal depths in the hands of a highly distinctive interpreter.
Erato / Warner Classics
An exciting Dvořák recording bodes well for a great American orchestra and its new conductor.
BIS
Related but contrasting choral works from two leading Finnish composers, teacher and student.
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.
In Memoriam
In Memoriam