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Many Happy Returns: ABC (The Band) in Focus, Part 1
Led by Martin Fry, ABC's 'The Lexicon of Love' (1982) was an instant sensation. To mark ABC’s upcoming release, this overview will give context to 'The Lexicon of Love II,' the arc of their musical canon, and prove that ABC is well beyond mere 1980s nostalgia.
Read More »Music Review: The Melvins – ‘The Bulls & The Bees/Electroretard’ [Remastered]
Whether they intended it or not - I’m never sure if the band is being serious or not - there are some grooves on this album that just cut through me and have me hitting repeat several times.
Read More »Evgeny Kissin’s Well-Tempered Departure
The celebrated pianist on music, writing, his Russian background, his Jewish identity, and more.
Read More »Music Review: Steve Martin and Edie Brickell – ‘Bright Star’ Original Cast Recording
'Bright Star,' as the cast recording makes clear, is Carmen Cusack’s show and she makes the most of it.
Read More »Music Review: Soles of Passion – ‘Escape From Jurisdiction B’
‘Escape From Jurisdiction B’ is a collection of songs that remain uplifting despite the heaviness of the topics broached.
Read More »Music Review: Pete Seeger – ‘Pete-Pak’ CD and DVD Set
Pete Seeger is a genuine American treasure. Anyone who loves folk music or is interested in American music history should have this pack in their collection.
Read More »Music DVD Review: Alan Jackson – ‘Keepin’ It Country – Live at Red Rocks’
The new Alan Jackson concert DVD, 'Keepin’ It Country – Live at Red Rocks', gives you that “being there” experience. He's an entertainer you just do not want to miss.
Read More »Music Review: Markey Blue – ‘The Blues Are Knockin”
This is a meticulously crafted album by talented musicians and songwriters who know how to deliver emotion in any musical style they choose.
Read More »DVD Review: ‘Janis: Little Girl Blue’ – Janis Joplin Documentary Bio
We see a few scenes of Janis and fellow musicians hard at work in the studio, and plenty of performance clips, but where the film excels is in showing us how her life fed her performances.
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