Covers Uncovered: Jimi Hendrix ‘All Along The Watchtower’
Here’s the scoop on the Jimi Hendrix version of ‘All Along The Watchtower’, arguably the best cover version of any cover version ever.
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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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Joseph Shipp ‘Dig Deep’ Album Preview
Joseph Shipp’s sophomore album Dig Deep is a strong addition to contemporary Americana.
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Sarah Neufeld, Richard Reed Parry and Rebecca Foon ‘First Sounds’
The expressive instrumentation, experimental undertones, and ambient textures on First Sounds are crafted with expert musicianship.
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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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Daryl Hall ‘D’ Album Review
From the opening notes of the first cut, Daryl Hall proves he is still one of the finest vocalists in blue-eyed soul music.
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Boz Scaggs: A Retrospective on his 80th Birthday
His music appeared to be smooth jazz, but combined funk, rock, pop rock, soul, and what came to be called neo-progressive rock.
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Leslie Mendelson ‘After The Party’ Album Review
Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter releases her fourth album, a modern folk-rock collection of terrific songs. Dare we call it an instant classic?
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