Several rock bands of the 1960s deserve more credit than many metal fans give them.
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Music Review: Beach Day – `Trip Trap Attack’
`Trip Trap Attack' is an engaging debut from Beach Day, a young trio who channels Phil Spector, The Ventures, and girl groups of the '60s.
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`A Token of His Extreme' is a memorable evening with wild man Frank Zappa and five of his best Mothers.
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"Woody Guthrie at 100!: Live at the Kennedy Center" is a spectacular tribute to an American visionary whose messages remain strong and necessary.
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Perhaps 2013 is the year you discover Jann Klose. He's got a song or two just for you.
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On the Road to Spearfish is meant to take you to a place where time has minimal meaning but where there's something almost mystical about its drawing power.
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If you're old enough to have attended the Isle of Wight Festival, or any other Moody Blues concert of the time, and you're willing to forgive a really rough and ready sound, by all means spend Tuesday afternoon, or any other, back in an era when live meant live.
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Move over Michael Bolton, Southside Johnny was here first.
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As usual, Van Dyke Parks' Songs Cycled is a sophisticated display of unique musical craftsmanship and more than distinctive songwriting.
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Live at the Fillmore: June 7, 1968 contains Quicksilver Messenger Service nuggets and rough jams.
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