I am a little late to the LP fandom. Readers may rightly argue that my interests lie squarely with Artists who earned their stripes in the late 60s or early 70’s. My argument is always that quality transcends genre, gender, time period, et al. lP is quality.
Discover “Midland Maniac,” the 8.5-minute centerpiece of Steve Winwood’s 1977 self-titled solo debut — where Winwood plays every instrument himself, from Hammond B3 and keyboards to guitar, bass, drums, and mandolin. Explore how this landmark track from his solo career connects to his legacy with Traffic, Blind Faith, and Eric Clapton, and why it remains one of rock’s most compelling displays of instrumental command.
Bob Dylan’s Desire is a fever dream of an album. Released in 1976, it drips with mystery, lust, and longing, none more so than “One More Cup of Coffee (Valley Below),” a track that feels like a whispered secret from another world. Equal parts folk ballad and gypsy lament, the song is a smoky swirl of imagery and sound, tethered by Dylan’s urgent delivery and the ghostly harmonies of Emmylou Harris.