Basile is a fine guitarist; his work on the Beatles canon is both intelligent and emotionally satisfying, if not as adventurous as some.
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Music Review: Silversun Pickups – ‘Better Nature’
Ten years and four albums into its career, Silversun Pickups continue to expand their sound. Wise move or mixed results?
Read More »Music Review: Gideon King & City Blog – ‘City Blog’
‘City Blog’ offers 10 meticulously crafted songs that have bloomed and blossomed to the outermost limits they could have been capable of.
Read More »Music Review: Kinky Friedman – ‘The Loneliest Man I Ever Met’
Kinky Friedman delves into the darker side of life for his first studio album in 39 years.
Read More »Music Review: Jake Shimabukuro – The ‘Travels’ of a Ukulele Virtuoso
Shimabukuro's playing has always been a pleasure on pretty much any material he undertakes to put across, originals and covers alike.
Read More »Music Review: Myriam Phiro – ‘Voyages’
Songs well sung: That’s Phiro’s recipe for her 'Voyages.'
Read More »Music Review: Des Ark – ‘Everything Dies’
Interesting melodies with counterpoint from smoky background vocals coalesce with beautifully played and recorded instruments to build a blurry late-night Paris or Lower East Side mood – with an undercurrent of anger.
Read More »Music Review: Mindi Abair and The Boneshakers – ‘Live In Seattle’
Don't even think about calling this latest offering from saxophonist Mindi Abair "smooth jazz." This live set is funky, sweaty blues rock and R&B.
Read More »Music Review: Lozk – ‘Meaningless Words’
‘Meaningless Words’ would make both for great background music or a centrepiece of a musical appreciation night.
Read More »Music Review: Space Apaches – ‘Smokin’ Voyages’
'Smokin’ Voyages' is a socially conscious album well worth a listen.
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