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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Essentials: Muddy Waters ‘Hard Again’ Album Review
The legacy that Muddy Waters left behind is the stuff of legend, making timeless music, universal in its power to touch and move us deeply.
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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.
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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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Music Essentials: Top 10 Great Obscure Albums You Need To Hear
Finding a lesser-known sonic treasure is a pleasure that remains as powerful today as it did back in the day when albums retailed full price for $3.15.
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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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