Brian Miller, Author at Vivascene

Charley Crockett ‘Welcome To Hard Times’ Album Review

Upfront vocals sung with Crockett’s trademark heartfelt sincerity, lyrics plain and straightforward, and guitars with vintage sound.

Ben Sidran’s first all-instrumental record is his finest in years, completely removing him from the long shadow of Mose Allison.

Vocally and lyrically, Stan Rogers was a true anomaly with an artist’s touch, attached to his subject matter in ways that scarcely exist today.

Joe Lovano’s lifelong devotion to the music of Charlie ‘Bird’ Parker resulted in the release of one of the best jazz albums of recent years.

In ‘The Suburbs’ their third album, Arcade Fire created their most sophisticated and ambitious work, replete with string arrangements.

This album provides a compelling look into a dark and vengeful side of one of the most important songwriters who ever lived.