From the sonic exuberance of “Dancin’ Fool” and “Tell Me You Love Me” to the funky dissonance of “You Are What You Is” and “Joe’s Garage” to the bathroom-humor excellence of “Don’t Eat The Yellow Snow” and “Titties and Beer,” this album will give you just as much of a “taste” for Frank Zappa’s music as his son’s "Zappa Plays Zappa" did for me some eight years ago.
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Music Review: Janet Jackson’s ’20 Y.O.’ at 10 ― A Retrospective
A decade removed from its release, '20 Y.O.' stands as a confident display of Jackson’s sharpened skills worth rediscovering.
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With 'Stripped', Macy Gray marries her songwriting and interpretive skills in one place. The new album acts as proof that Gray's style has become its own blueprint on making, and playing, by one's own set of artistic rules to achieve longevity.
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Janiva Magness is a shining light for love and passion delivered with beauty and style.
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Pauses’s ‘No Small Order’ provides a groovy opportunity to think about what “honest” music is.
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Blessett's experimentations are hit-and-miss.
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Crystal Crosby and Zoltan Von Bury have put together an interesting mix of gypsy and rock sounds.
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The Soul Brothers – Otis Clay and Johnny Rawls – bring back the '60s Memphis sounds with authenticity and heart.
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Broussard provides open, honest and catchy tunes for a deeply satisfying release.
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A collection of appealing original compositions and arrangements that showcase Green’s unique twist on violin, viola and contemporary jazz.
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