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Music Review: Billy Talbot – On the Road to Spearfish
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.
Read More »Music DVD Review: The Moody Blues – Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970; Live at Montreux 1991
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.
Read More »Music Review: Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes – Playlist: The Very Best of Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes
Move over Michael Bolton, Southside Johnny was here first.
Read More »Music DVD Review: Judas Priest – Epitaph
On this career-spanning concert DVD, Judas Priest triumphantly display that its innovative brand of heavy metal music has stood the test of time (40 years and counting) and remains vital today.
Read More »Music Review: Van Dyke Parks – Songs Cycled
As usual, Van Dyke Parks' Songs Cycled is a sophisticated display of unique musical craftsmanship and more than distinctive songwriting.
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