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Ringo Starr ‘Postcards From Paradise’ Album Review

This album could have been made anytime during the past thirty years, but even so the musical pleasures within are considerable.

Laura Marling’s third album was an extraordinary achievement for an artist of any age; it’s a work of aching purity and glorious melodies.

Whitney Rose conjures up a contemporary country presence not seen since the debut of k.d. lang – she’s a vocal and songwriting star in the making.

So far The Blade has our vote as the top country album issued this year. Ashley Monroe belongs in your record library.

Imitated but never equaled, influential beyond comparison, Cooke was the model for Otis Redding, Brook Benton, Marvin Gaye and countless others.

The songs are deep, philosophical and yet retain Crowell’s mordant wit, backed by Emmylou’s ethereal vocals.