Essentials: The National ‘High Violet’ Album Review
On their fifth album, The National fulfilled all the promise of their earlier work, with stronger songs and a surprising execution.
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Patricia O’Callaghan & Gryphon Trio ‘Broken Hearts & Madmen’ Album Review
Broken Hearts & Madmen is absolutely breathtaking in its attention to detail, with every note carved from the performers love of the material.
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Essentials: Gil Scott-Heron ‘The Revolution Begins – The Flying Dutchman Masters’ Album Review
Gil Scott Heron’s The Revolution Begins sets the bar far higher than any current performer dares to reach.
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Essentials: ‘Getz / Gilberto’ Album Review
‘Getz/Gilberto’ was a great album when it was released in 1963, and it is a great album today. Teaming the guitar of Joao Gilberto with the saxophone of Getz was the inspiration of Creed Taylor.
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Music Essentials: Top 10 Great Obscure Albums You Need To Hear
You won’t find them on CD. You may find them at one of the few record stores around, those who sell used vinyl.
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Insights: ‘By The Time I Get To Phoenix’ Appreciation
Jimmy Webb is the Mozart of our times, the finest individual songwriter of the past 60 years, and By The Time I Get to Phoenix is his greatest achievement.
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Essentials: Bob Dylan ‘Highway 61 Revisited’
Bob Dylan’s ‘Highway 61 Revisited’ kicked open the doors to countless minds, including that of Bruce Springsteen.
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Essentials: Gillian Welch ‘The Harrow And The Harvest’ Album Review
Of this album Gillian Welch said, “It’s a little dark and a little vengeful.” And more than a little brilliant, we must add.
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Essentials: Robert Glasper Experiment ‘Black Radio’ Album Review
With this recording Robert Glasper and his band set confident new directions for black music, and exciting new paths for music itself.
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