Ronnie Lane, Joost Maglev, Patrice Jegou + Others: Five For the Road

Ronnie Lane, Joost Maglev, Patrice Jegou, Tiny Legs Tim and the Green are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately …

RONNIE LANE – JUST FOR A MOMENT (ROCK): This long overdue box set focusing on the music of Ronnie Lane, who died in 1997 from complications related to MS, is a welcome treat. Covering the Small Faces bassist’s career from 1973 to 1997, Just For a Moment is a reminder of what a strong songwriter and arranger Lane was. It also points to his remaining influence on contemporary rock music. Just For a Moment includes four Ronnie Lane solo albums, and all the singles from the time period. There are also lyrics and a fold-out poster with the six discs. As an alternative, there’s also a one-disc (or 2LP) best-of set – but then you’ll be missing out on goodness such as “How Come (Alternative Take)” and “The Joint Is Jumping.” Ronnie Lane’s Just For a Moment is due on May 17.