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Music Review: Melbreeze – ‘Animazonia’
The music integrates jazz idioms with South American dance and psychedelic synth-pop, forming a mixture that is both traditional and unique-sounding.
Read More »Music Review: Haywoode – ‘Roses: Remixes & Rarities’
A thoroughly enjoyable set that will make for hours of enjoyment amongst listeners who appreciate soulful dance music.
Read More »Music Review: OYLS – ‘Ghosts’ Emanates Radiant Timbres
'Ghosts' exudes an inscrutable tension, tantalizing colors, and a gracious expression of harmonic energy.
Read More »Music Review: Healing Spells – ‘Past Lives’ EP Delivers Easy Listening IDM
The shifting tones and altering beats make this EP intriguing. So it’s worth checking out to see if it appeals to your inner tempo.
Read More »Music Review: Samantha Fox – ‘Play It Again, Sam: The Fox Box’
This two-CD/two-DVD set chronicles the eclectic pop singer's hits, rarities, and videos of the '80s, '90s, and beyond.
Read More »Retro Modern: George Michael’s ‘Freeek!’
In the wake of the singer's untimely death on December 25, 2016, critics, fans and the curious have delved back into George Michael's expansive catalog. Brash, fun and just a little bit rude, 'Freeek!' is one of George Michael's stickier urban-pop confections.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Stars of ’90s Dance Pop’ by James Arena
A collection of new interviews with key figures of 1990s dance music, James Arena's new book, 'Stars of 90s Dance Pop' is well-rounded and entertaining.
Read More »Music Review: Various Artists – ‘AG Drive Soundtrack’
A game soundtrack with a driving beat that makes for a good plain listen.
Read More »Music Review: Michael Jackson – Bad: 25 [Deluxe Anniversary Edition]
Does Michael Jackson's Bad stand up in this 25th Anniversary Remastered Edition? Oh hell yes, it does.
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