Roy Orbison ~ The Heartbreak and Desire in ‘Mystery Girl’
Roy Orbison’s ‘Mystery Girl’ stands the test of time from beginning to end: the songs are all about heartbreak, desire and dreams.
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Tag: Popular Music Album Reviews
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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Oliver James Brooks ‘Between Me & Me’ Album Preview
This is a new collection of highly personal and deeply moving songs from Canadian alt-folk artist James Oliver Brooks.
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Heather Aubrey Lloyd ‘Panic Room With A View’ Album Preview
Heather Aubrey Lloyd’s new album showcases her ability to turn a forest full of unknown dangers and uncharted depths into poetry.
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Fitz & The Tantrums ‘More Than Just A Dream’ Album Review
The second Fitz and the Tantrums album nearly equaled their stunning first, but called for wide-open minds and ears.
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Bob Lind ‘Finding You Again’ Album Review
A forty-year absence from the recording scene found troubadour Bob Lind in terrific form. Finding You Again is a triumph.
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Tame Impala ‘Deadbeat’ Album Preview
Deadbeat is the fifth full-length album from Tame Impala and is a strong collection of club-psych explorations.
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The Never-Ending Talent of Dion DiMucci
Dion is still making exciting music as he approaches 70 years in the business.
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Insights: Harry Nilsson~ Loved, Admired, Underrated
Harry Nilsson possessed the finest singing voice of his generation. He was the most underrated singer of the twentieth century.
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