Richard ChallenAug 3, 20209 minTommy James – “Three Times In Love”This slice of soft-rock cheese serves as a cautionary tale for fellow aging artists: Never sell your soul for one ruthlessly bland trifle.
Richard ChallenJul 24, 20209 minNicolette Larson with Michael McDonald – “Let Me Go, Love”Nicolette Larson had talent. She had connections. She was in the right place at the right time. Sometimes, all of that isn’t quite enough.
Richard ChallenJul 10, 20209 minToto – “99”“99” is adult-rock at its most immaculate and expensive. Everyone plays with a light touch; even the syncopations sound like laughter.
Richard ChallenJul 6, 20205 minRupert Holmes – “Him”It’s all in service of an absurdist character study, presenting a portrait of a man not nearly as clever as he thinks he is.