'Neon Colors' is outstanding! The electro-pop melodies emanate a seductive primitive energy, while Amaris’ marvelous voice imbues the music with commanding superiority.
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Music Review: RAC – ‘EGO’
Front to back, 'EGO' by RAC destroys the sophomore slump curse and proves to anyone listening (and you should be listening), he is only getting started. Buy a ticket to this ride soon before there's no more room on the train.
Read More »Music Review: Matthew Sweet — ‘Tomorrow Forever’
'Tomorrow Forever' refuses to clone previous works, standing tall as a strong statement of performance, power, and presence. This is a true musician proving once again he’s got plenty more to say, and you’d better listen up.
Read More »Music Review: Ruby Friedman Orchestra – ‘Gem’
'Gem' by the Ruby Friedman Orchestra is a time portal back to the early days of blues but run through a modern-day filter of Friedman’s own experiences. Trust me, you’ve never heard anything like this. It’ll sneak under your skin, and you’ll want to keep it there.
Read More »Music Review: Gene Clark [The Byrds] – ‘Two Sides to Every Story’ [2014 Deluxe Edition]
Is Gene Clark's neglected 1977 release country-rock or just country?
Read More »Music Review: Chicago – ‘Chicago XXXVI: Now’
Is Chicago's latest album up to the standard set by 'Chicago XXX'?
Read More »Music Review: Rosanne Cash – ‘The River & The Thread’
Has Rosanne Cash recorded her 'Graceland'?
Read More »Music Review: RAC – ‘Strangers (Part 2)’
RAC's 'Strangers (Part 2)' did not fail to impress and excite me. It's a little more low-key and less radio-friendly than 'Part 1', but still fun and makes a nice companion piece.
Read More »Music Review: Benmont Tench – ‘You Should Be So Lucky’
Is Benmont Tench's solo album just competent or is it more than that?
Read More »Music Review: Dido – ‘Greatest Hits’
Did Dido include enough or too much of her music on this greatest hits collection?
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