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Reviews: an anthology of UK power pop, plus Christian Parker, Ted Russell Kamp, and reggae from 1974.
Read More »Music Reviews: ‘New Guitars in Town’ (a Power-Pop Anthology), plus Christian Parker, Ted Russell Kamp, Marcia Griffiths, Willie Lindo
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Music Reviews: Elvis Costello and Burt Bacharach, plus Memphis Slim, New Earth Farmers, and an Anthology of Seminal Folk
An anthology collects collaborations by Burt Bacharach and Elvis Costello; plus Memphis Slim, New Earth Farmers, and an anthology of early folk music.
Read More »Music Reviews: David Bowie’s ‘Brilliant Adventure’ Plus Elvis Costello’s ‘The Boy Named If’
The fifth in a series of box sets covers David Bowie's work from 1992 through 2001 and includes a previously unreleased album called 'Toy.' Also reviewed: Elvis Costello's 'The Boy Named If.'
Read More »Music Reviews: Rolling Stones’ ‘Tattoo You’ (Super Deluxe Ed.), plus Elvis Costello’s ‘Spanish Model’ and New Holiday Music
The Rolling Stones' 'Tattoo You,' now available in a greatly expanded deluxe edition, could have easily ended up as a mess. Instead, it's often regarded as the group's last great album.
Read More »Documentary Film Review: ‘A Fanatic Heart: Bob Geldof on W.B. Yeats’
In Bob Geldof, the "smiling public man" of Irish letters finds yet another champion. Yeats' words have never stopped ringing, but his life was just as fascinating.
Read More »Music Review: Paul McCartney – ‘Flowers in the Dirt’ [Deluxe Archive Collection]
Absolutely essential for Paul McCartney fans, this super-deluxe 'Flowers in the Dirt' reissue is the best yet in the Archive Collection series.
Read More »Book Tour – ‘Unfaithful Music & Disappearing Ink’ by Elvis Costello
Promoting his new memoir, "Unfaithful Music & Disappearing Ink", Elvis Costello entertained DC area fans with anecdotes, jokes, and music.
Read More »An Interview with Adrian Bourgeois
I speak with musician Adrian Bourgeois about his ambitious 24-song double album release.
Read More »Interview: Rock Pioneer Commander Cody
The pioneering bandleader talks about the Lost Planet Airmen, his current group, and other topics.
Read More »DVD Review: Spectacle: Elvis Costello with…(Season 2)
Spectacle: Elvis Costello with…Season 2 is a great mix of interviews and music.
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