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Between 1982 and 2016, Nu Shooz recorded six LPs and an EP. Their most recent effort, 'Bagtown' (2016, NSO Music), is the culmination of much musical study in understanding the distance and intimacy between pop and R&B. Both Valerie Day and John Smith discuss the birth of Nu Shooz, their biggest hit "I Can't Wait" and more in this exclusive interview with Blogcritics!

'Beautiful Scars' is like nothing out there right now. If you're a fan of Nick Cave, Leonard Cohen, or the movies of David Lynch and Jim Jarmusch, this is the album for you. It's deep, powerful and strangely seductive.

This series of previously unreleased material just keeps getting better, nearly a quarter-century into its existence.

'Blues People' is an album you don’t want to miss.

Kinky Friedman delves into the darker side of life for his first studio album in 39 years.

‘My Love Is Strong’ would fit right into the music collection of those who love original easy listening songs imbibed with folk, Americana, and country flavours.

Indeed, anyone falling asleep before the final track ends will be missing some very fine music.

A cast of talented singer-actor-musicians recreate performances by a raft of artists and groups from the folk music revival of the 1950s and early '60s.

The vinyl box set of Rod Stewart's first five albums is a must-have for all of Stewart's many fans.

Plus Everclear, Cracker, Jason Marsalis, Soundgarden, Cream (R.I.P. Jack Bruce) and R.E.M.