The Pretenders are back with a strong 10-song set, plus Sylvie Simmons, early doo-wop, and a band called Nocona.
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Music Review: Ray Wylie Hubbard – ‘Co-Starring’ (Collaborations Album)
The Texas troubadour teams with collaborators ranging from hard southern-rockers to country and bluegrass legends and even a Beatle on latest album 'Co-Starring'
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'Dreaming' from New York Junk is a great EP redolent of the past but rooted strongly in the present. Three great experienced musicians bringing rock and roll to life.
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Roxy Music singer Bryan Ferry tackles early rock hits on a newly available 1974 concert. Plus, blues-rock from John Fusco and Rick Berthod and rare tracks from the late Phil Ochs.
Read More »Music Review: Kim Wilde – ‘Catch as Catch Can’ (2-CD/DVD Reissue)
Cherry Red's expanded edition of Kim's 1983 LP captures a turning point in her career and includes many unreleased demos.
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An expanded edition of Brian Wilson and Van Dyke Parks's "Orange Crate Art," plus three noteworthy new releases.
Read More »Music Reviews: The Explorers Club, Plus Julian Taylor, Al Hendrix, Mark Fredson
Expert production, addictive hooks, and amiable musicianship and vocalizing characterize both new albums from The Explorers Club, but I particularly like the covers collection.
Read More »Music Review: ‘Rough and Rowdy Ways’ Delivers Classic Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan's 39th studio album—his first collection of new material since 2012's 'Tempest'—finds him going strong at age 79.
Read More »Music Review: Grayson Capps – ‘South Front Street’
'South Front Street from Grayson Capps is a great opportunity to introduce yourself to one of America's best kept musical secrets.
Read More »Music Reviews: John McCutcheon’s ‘Cabin Fever,’ Plus the Staples, LeRoux, the Wildmans, and Anthony Geraci
Folksinger John McCutcheon delivers songs inspired by the pandemic. Plus, reissues from the Staples Singers and new music from LeRoux, the Wildmans and Anthony Geraci.
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