Essentials: Skip James ‘Blues From The Delta’ Album Review
Skip James’ fierce playing, his haunting falsetto and his flair for composition are second to none in Delta Blues.
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Category: Music Essentials
Essentials: The Top 10 Classical Albums Every Music Fan Should Own
Whether you’re a classical connoisseur or a musical neophyte, here are ten albums that belong in every music fan’s library.
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Essentials: Wanda Jackson ‘In The Middle of A Heartache’
Wanda Jackson was the female version of Elvis Presley; that only worked against her in the early days of country and rock and roll.
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Covers Uncovered: Cream ‘Crossroads’
‘Crossroads’ is a blistering bravado live performance from the power trio Cream.
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José Feliciano ‘Feliciano!’ Album Review
A soulful classic 1968 release from a masterful performer, Feliciano! defies categorization.
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Frank Sinatra ‘September Of My Years’ Album Review
September of My Years was recorded in 1965 when Frank Sinatra would soon turn 50; this is a concept album that ranks among his finest.
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Essential: Joan Armatrading’s Eponymous Breakout Album
Joan Armatrading’s self-titled third album, released in 1976 and produced by Glyn Johns, was an album far ahead of its[…]
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Essentials: Oscar Peterson ‘Night Train’ Album Review
This classic jazz piano album belongs in every collection; here are three reasons to listen to this record for the next ten or twenty years.
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35 Years On: The Legacy of Roy Orbison
No one else has ever done with pop music what Roy Orbison did; he touches the hearts of listeners and created a timeless legacy.
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