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Music Review: Orpheus 21 – ‘Oriente Lux (Dialogue of Souls)’ with Jordi Savall and Hespèrion XXI
A concert recording of music from countries far and wide, from Syria to Afghanistan, Israel to Greece, Morocco to Iraq, pays tribute to the victims of the war in Syria.
Read More »Music Review: We Are The West – ‘The Golden Shore’ Dishes Up Delicious Sounds
'The Golden Shore' dishes up a sweet coalescence of sound with that of space.
Read More »Music Review: Nathaniel Bellows – ‘Swan and Wolf’ Is Dreamy and Haunting
'Swan and Wolf' is one of those albums defined as starkly scrumptious, dreamy, and haunting.
Read More »Music Review: Andy Michaels – ‘Revisited’ Falls a Bit Short
'Revisited' is betwixt and between, a mish-mash of good tunes with mediocre tunes. The melodies would be better served with reduced flamboyance and grandiosity, especially the vocal harmonies, which too often reach levels of overcompensation.
Read More »Music Review: Andrew Reed – ‘If All the World Were Right’ Metes Out Dazzling Soft Rock
This is a beautiful album, full of sumptuous rich melodies laced with exquisite, mellow energy. Reed’s voice is easy to listen to, placid and satisfying. 'If All the World Were Right' is perfect for chilling on a sunny afternoon.
Read More »Music Review: Katie Melua’s ‘In Winter’ Is a Captivating Journey
One could view 'In Winter' as a stylish stopgap between Melua's last recording 'Ketevan' and her next album. However, one should embrace it as an inspired seasonal concept album that ties 'The House' as her most ambitious undertaking yet.
Read More »Music Review: Steve Hussey and Jake Eddy – ‘The Miller Girl’
‘The Miller Girl’ is meant to tell the story of a man who is lost but then delivered through the power of love.
Read More »Music Review: Electra Day – ‘The Quiet Hours’
Listeners looking for music to inspire a meditation of their own would do well to give ‘The Quiet Hours’ a try.
Read More »Music Review: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band – ‘Circlin’ Back: Celebrating 50 Years’
Back when the term "Americana" just meant pioneer-era antiques, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band was bringing American folk music into the pop-music mainstream. To celebrate half a century of making music, the group is releasing a live album of 18 favorite tunes recorded at Nashville's famous Ryman Auditorium, many featuring guest artists from the pantheon of folk, Americana, and country music.
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