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June 16, 2015

Conjuring up the smoky soul of Sam Cooke, the debut album from Leon Bridges is a compelling old-school triumph. Continue Reading

Essentials: Joni Mitchell ‘Raised on Robbery’ Review

Brian Miller

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June 8, 2015

One track symbolizes the greatness of Joni Mitchell, delivering a legacy that may surprise you. Continue Reading

Essentials: Wanda Jackson ‘In The Middle of A Heartache’ Album Review

Brian Miller

Country Essentials

June 7, 2015

Wanda Jackson was the female version of Elvis Presley; that only worked against her in the early days of country and rock and roll. Continue Reading

Essentials: ‘Meet The Beatles!’ 50th Album Anniversary Review

Brian Miller

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January 30, 2014

It's the 50th anniversary of the classic 'Meet The Beatles' album: what a dynamic, explosive and groundbreaking recording it was. Continue Reading

Essentials: Robert Johnson ‘The Complete Original Masters – Centennial Collection’

Brian Miller

Blues Essentials

May 7, 2011

This is the definitive, remastered edition of famed bluesman Robert Johnson's complete recorded works. Continue Reading

The Pleasures of Vinyl

The Pleasures of Vinyl #10 ~ Ray Charles ‘Modern Sounds In Country And Western Music’

The Pleasures of Vinyl #9: Willie Dixon, Bluesman Extraordinaire

The Pleasures of Vinyl #8: Bob Dylan ‘Highway 61 Revisited’

The Pleasures of Vinyl #7: Frank Sinatra ‘On A Clear Day (You Can See Forever)’

The Pleasures of Vinyl #6: Harvey Mandel ~ The Unknown Genius of the Guitar

The Pleasure of Vinyl #5: Aretha Franklin ‘I Never Loved A Man The Way I Love You’

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The Pleasures of Vinyl #6: Harvey Mandel ~ The Unknown Genius of the Guitar

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Billie Holiday’s Supreme Artistry ‘Comes Love’ Review

Five Great Albums from the ’60s Folk Era

Simon and Garfunkel ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’ Album Review

Tom Waits ‘The Heart of Saturday Night’ Album Review

Essentials: Stevie Wonder ‘Innervisions’ Album Review

‘The Very Best of Jussi Björling’ Album Review

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Essentials: Hank Williams “Long Gone Lonesome Blues” Review

Essentials: Leon Bridges ‘Coming Home’ Album Review

Essentials: Joni Mitchell ‘Raised on Robbery’ Review

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Essentials: ‘Meet The Beatles!’ 50th Album Anniversary Review

Essentials: Robert Johnson ‘The Complete Original Masters – Centennial Collection’

‘Hit The Bongo! The Latin Soul of Tico Records’ Album Preview

Brian Turner ‘American Undertow’ Album Preview

Charlotte Cardin ’99 Nights’ Album Preview

Rachel Eckroth ‘Humanoid’ Album Preview

Maci Miller ‘Nine’ Album Preview

Hays~Street~Hart ‘Bridges’ Album Preview

Jason Isbell ‘Southeastern’ 10th Anniversary Reissue Preview

‘Joe Alderman Plays Les McCann: Big Mo & Little Joe’ Album Preview

Sinikka Langeland ‘Wind and Sun’ Album Preview

Justin-Lee Schultz ‘Just In The Moment’ Album Preview

Bewilder ‘From The Eyrie’ Album Preview

LA Jazz Venue Sam First Launches Sam First Records

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