Our Pick of the Week: When Will I See You Again, the first single off of Black Eye Galaxy (out May 1) from Swedish-born, New Orleans-based singer/songwriter Anders Osborne.
Osborne unleashes a raw electric guitar break clearly inspired by Neil Young & Crazy Horse. The relentless approach amplifies the anguished lyrics, which appear to be about the death of a loved one or a relationship torn asunder or perhaps a spiritual crisis.
THE PLAYLIST
10 intriguing tracks found during the week's listening.
Make It Rain, Sister Sparrow & the Dirty Birds
Funky horns and Arleigh Kincheloe's sultry, sassy vocals propel this track from new Pound of Dirt.
Stay With Me, The Faces
Influential Brit rockers will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday in Cleveland thanks to barroom gems like this.
What You Gonna Do, Curtis Salgado
The soul-blues shouter and a crack horn section own this Bobby Womack song on the new Soul Shot.
Stoney End, Laura Nyro
The late ace songwriter, another new Rock Hall inductee, soars on this gem from Time & Love: The Essential Masters.
Let's Get Down Low, Jon Cleary
Vocals from Bonnie Raitt and Dr. John sweeten the pot on this Allen Toussaint cover from the blues pianist's new Occapella! album.
Hard Times in the Land of Plenty, Omar & The Howlers
Gritty Mississippi blues-rocker Omar Dykes sounded awfully prescient on this 2002 track; a live version's on his new Essential Collection.
Never Grow Old, Johnny Cash
On this unreleased track from the new Bootleg Vol. IV: The Soul of Truth, the Man in Black preaches the gospel with simple dignity.
Season of the Witch, Donovan
Jazz, pop, blues and psychedelia intersect on this track from the new The Essential Donovan— another new Rock Hall inductee.
Faithful Man, Lee Fields & The Expressions
Well-traveled soulster evokes early, sweaty, horn-driven James Brown on the title track from his new album.
New Orleans Ladies, Tab Benoit
Ex-Wet Willie Jimmy Hall lends exquisite harmonies and harmonica to this live track from the Louisiana swamp legend's new Best Of.
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