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Music Review: Plastic Yellow Band – ‘Above Gravity’
When listened to in two sittings, ‘Above Gravity’ makes for an interesting listen for fans of more classic-sounding rock.
Read More »Music Review: James Brant – ‘Strange by Design’
James Brant has put together a collection of almost delicate songs that would work well as welcoming, warm background music to any calm, loving, social get-together.
Read More »Music Review: Daniel Grinberg – ‘Short Stories’
‘Short Stories’ creates an emotionally rich auditory experience without heading either into preaching or depressing territories.
Read More »Music Review: Bob Margolin – ‘My Road’
This album is as colorful and varied as Margolin's life as a musician has been and, for the listener, it is a road well worth sharing.
Read More »Music Review: Love – ‘Reel to Real’ [Deluxe Edition]
The 1974 album from Arthur Lee's reconstituted Love is out for the first time on CD and digital, with plenty of bonus tracks.
Read More »Music Review: Wes Montgomery – ‘One Night in Indy’
While the sound may not be quite up to modern standards, the music is fine.
Read More »Music Review: San Antonio’s Deer Vibes – ‘The Nature of…’ Full-Length Album Debut
The San Antonio indie band's first full-length album is an impressive achievement.
Read More »Music Review: Jethro Tull – ‘Too Old to Rock ‘N’ Roll: Too Young to Die!’ Four-Disc Box Set
The video version of the album is a goofy-fun immersion into a mid-1970s world of hyper-costumed, half-baked concept-album dizziness. But there's nothing half-baked about this masterful, somewhat neglected album.
Read More »Music Review: Various Artists – ‘The Classic ’80s Christmas Album’
Not every song is a gem, but the ones that are gems are so good that this album is a must-have.
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