More than 20 years into its professional recording career, the Deftones are still killing the (alt-metal) competition - 'Gore' slays, and it features Alice in Chains guitar wizard Jerry Cantrell. Need I say more?
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Music Review: Jack White – ‘Acoustic Recordings 1998-2016’
A wonderful trip down memory lane.
Read More »Are You Listening? 2016 in Music: Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Bright Light Bright Light, David Bowie, Melanie C, Hikaru Utada, Beyoncé and more
Here are my highlights in popular music from 2016. It includes records by Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Bright Light Bright Light, David Bowie, Melanie C, Hikaru Utada, Beyoncé, and many more!
Read More »Music Review: Bob Weir Releases His Cowboy Album ‘Blue Mountain’
If 'Blue Mountain' represents a new, more prolific era for this music legend, Weir fans of all stripes have a lot to look forward to. Even if he takes another 16 years to complete another album, listeners can take comfort in the rich tones of this mature work. Now more than ever, the world needs the comforting, self-assured songs of Bob Weir.
Read More »Music Review: Pianist Tania Stavreva – ‘Rhythmic Movement’
On top of a capacious talent, the Bulgarian-born, New York-based pianist has a distinctive sensibility evidenced by her choice of repertoire, which encompasses works by composers from her homeland as well as contemporary new music and her own compositions.
Read More »DVD Review: Robert Mugge – ‘The Last of the Mississippi Jukes’ [Special Edition]
This film is a tale of love and a struggle against the odds, filled with amazing music.
Read More »Music Review: Neave Trio – ‘American Moments’
Fine musicianship and rich, live sound make this new album an enlightening introduction to some seldom-heard but very worthwhile music by composers born in, or who made a strong mark in, the United States.
Read More »Music Review: Charity Ekeke – ‘She’
Although different from what listeners might be used to, 'She' is an album worth supporting because of the topics discussed and the way it goes about doing so.
Read More »Music Review: Marlene VerPlanck – ‘The Mood I’m In’
From torchlight ballads to casino room swing, Marlene VerPlanck covers the spectrum of jazz standards.
Read More »Music Review: Rupert Gregson-Williams – ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Gregson-Williams has a great score for an emotional WWII film with memorable horns, guitars, woodwinds, and even Japanese-themed music pieces.
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