Album Reviews

Giacchino creates another stellar musical score where he holds his own compared to others in the film series (Danny Elfman, James Horner, Christopher Young, etc.).

By any means, 'Shade' is an impressive achievement that few bands 30 years into their career can ever hope to achieve. It may not replace their classic releases, but it absolutely belongs right next to them.

Another set of relaxed moderate rock, with a bit of country and balladry, from the 77-year-old drummer.

Straight-ahead but rough-edged and with quirky lyrics, Lisik's songs are self-aware with a sometimes tongue-in-cheek attitude but nonetheless soaked in real feeling.

Mundy creates an intimacy with the audience that makes him personable.

What we hear on this recording is a virtuoso who makes it all sound easy, who draws deeply felt emotion and faery-dust thrills from her instrument with a feeling of effortlessness.

The goal of The Nighthawks is to have fun, and you will have fun with this album! The would neer have lasted this long if they were not awesome.

Yelena Eckemoff’s quintet whips up a compilation of romantic ballads, lounging pastorals, and elegant improvisations.

Tragic overtones aside, the smooth beauty of Emily Mure's music leaves a quietly happy echo, while Bob Bradshaw's 'American Echoes' shows a singer, songwriter, and bandleader in full command of his muse.

In a just world, Ray Wylie Hubbard's 'Tell the Devil I'm Gettin' There as Fast as I Can' would be heard on radios around the country.