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A massive box set explores Pink Floyd’s post-1985 work. Plus, CDs from Seamus Egan and Big Mike.
Read More »Music Reviews: Pink Floyd – ‘The Later Years,’ Plus Seamus Egan, Big Mike & the R&B Kings
Celtic
Music Review: Brendan McMahon – ‘About Joe’ EP Is Tasty Rock Pop
'About Joe' delivers tasty rock pop flavors, as well as Brendan McMahon’s smooth, powerful voice.
Read More »Music Review: Wytold – ‘Fireflies, Fairies, and Squids’
Capturing the imagination is a prominent factor of Wytold's music. His recording has gorgeous soundscapes.
Read More »Music Review: Dropkick Murphys – ’11 Short Stories of Pain & Glory’
Every song is about something. Maybe not always real people or events, but stuffed to capacity with visceral language and imagery on top of Dropkick Murphys' trademark skull-rattling volume and unison shouts.
Read More »Music Review: Van Morrison – ‘His Band and the Street Choir’
A timely look back at one of Van Morrison's best albums.
Read More »Music DVD Review: Celtic Thunder – ‘Legacy Volume 1’
This is an eclectic mix of spectacular music featuring Celtic songs performed by real Celts.
Read More »Flurry of New Christmas/Holiday Albums Heralds the Season
From Idina Menzel to Earth, Wind & Fire, the season is busting out all over with new Christmas albums for your holiday-party playlist.
Read More »Music Review: Grace Griffith – ‘Passing Through’
'Passing Through' is a thoroughly engaging album of Celtic music.
Read More »Music Review: 9Bach – ‘Tincian’
A Welsh band combines modern sounds and folk themes in a set of songs beautifully sung in the Welsh language.
Read More »Music Review: Young Dubliners – ‘9’
On their ninth album the Celtic rockers show no signs of slowing down.
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