5-Stars | Audio Notes

Sultans of Swing

Dire Strait’s “Sultans of Swing” is a working-class song about passion and tragedy.

Miles Davis’ 1959 album has a reputation. One that is earned.

Lee Morgan’s 1964 hit album revisited.

Floyd hits differently on a good system. Tonight’s listen to their 1973 masterpiece proved this is the case.

Donald Fagen’s “True Companion” blends early-’80s sci-fi melancholy with the ancient pulse of Homer.

Alice Coltrane helped celebrate my system upgrade: good-bye to the problematic Gold Note, hello, PS Audio.

To deviate from the norm: some notes on Rush’s 1981 masterpiece—a staple of my life’s soundtrack since its release.

Some listening notes on one of my favorites from Steely Dan.

A true Fagen classic from the ’80s and his first solo album.

Chuck Mangione just died, so there’s nothing else to do but listen to Feels So Good.

Listening notes on Lee Morgan’s 1964 hit album—man, what a record.

Some notes on my favorite album from Lyle Lovett. Give it a shot: it’ll make you feel good.

Peart’s lyrics in this song are rich, reflecting the many faces of inspiration in our lives.