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This early work fails to stand up well to the test of time despite his obvious musical ability.
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Music Review: James Taylor – Mudslide Slim and The Blue Horizon [Audio Fidelity 24K Gold Edition]
With this 1971 album, James Taylor set the standard for singer-songwriters then and now.
Read More »Music Review: Meat Loaf – Hell in a Handbasket
Hell in a Handbasket proves that Meat Loaf still has the ability to create a powerful and moving CD.
Read More »Music Review: Melissa Manchester – Playlist: The Very Best of Melissa Manchester
Playlist is a nicely priced retrospective of Melissa Manchester’s hits, singles, and rarities.
Read More »Interview: Cindy Valentine – Behind the Scenes of a Pop Career (Part Two)
The pop singer/songwriter talks about overcoming her frustrations with the music industry and what fans can expect of her in the future.
Read More »Interview: Cindy Valentine – Behind the Scenes of a Pop Career (Part One)
Teen Witch fans often wonder just who "Shana" is. The lady herself talks about her career in recording and songwriting.
Read More »The Grammys 2012: Two Days Later
The Grammys 2012 are lacking diversity and ... music
Read More »Whitney Houston: Not Your Average Tribute
I could talk about her beauty, her amazing voice, her career, but I do not think that would do her justice.
Read More »Interview: Curtis Hudson & Lisa Stevens, Songwriters of Madonna’s “Holiday” (Part 2)
In Part Two, the composers shed light on their professional resumes and their son, producer Eric Hudson.
Read More »Interview: Curtis Hudson & Lisa Stevens, Songwriters of Madonna’s “Holiday” (Part 1)
"Holiday" kickstarted Madonna's career in 1983. The writers discuss the song's creation and working with the Queen of Pop.
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