“Fingertips (Pt. 2)” may seem raw and a bit antiquated today but in 1963, it was Wonder's very first big hit.
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Music Review: George Thorogood and the Destroyers – ‘George Thorogood and The Destroyers’ [2013 Reissue]
Thorogood's debut didn't revolutionize American blues or rock and roll but it's enjoyable for the beer hall or smoky night club.
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This team-up may not be the best album of their careers but it was one of the most interesting.
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During their long year career, this R&B vocal group only spent a single week at number one in a career that has spanned half a century.
Read More »Music Review: Elvis Presley – ‘Elvis at Stax’ [Deluxe Edition/3-CD Box Set]
This Elvis reissue is not the place to introduce yourself to his music. It's for the collector who wants to dig a little deeper into his legacy.
Read More »Music Review: Tom Rush – ‘Celebrates 50 Years of Music’ (CD+DVD)
The folk singer-songwriter's 50th anniversary concert, an appropriate way for him to honor his life’s journey in music.
Read More »Music Review: Wes Montgomery – ‘So Much Guitar!’ (Remastered)
One of the legendary guitarist's underrated albums has been reissued as part of Concord Music Group's Original Jazz Classics Remasters series.
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Blackmore's Night may not have re-invented themselves, but their latest album of familiar music should please their fans.
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Brian Wilson co-wrote the first number one surf song of the rock and roll era. Unfortunately for him, it was not The Beach Boys who recorded the song.
Read More »Music Review: The Greencards – ‘Sweetheart of the Sun’
The Greencards add some sophistication to their brand of newgrass that takes the band in some new directions.
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