Three fine new jazz albums, Fredette's 'No Sad Songs for Me,' Criscuolo's 'Blippity Blat,' and Rasmussen's 'Another Adventure.'
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Music Review: The Beatles – ‘The U.S. Albums’
Thirteen discs modeled after the Americanized editions that first-generation fans grew up with. The 'Capitol sound' has been mostly ditched in favor of the 2009 remasters.
Read More »Music Review: ‘Doctor Who – The 50th Anniversary Collection: Original Television Soundtrack’
This release chronicles choice pieces of score and musical interludes from the inception of the show to the most recent episode in the Matt Smith era.
Read More »Music Review: Camper Van Beethoven – ‘Our Beloved Revolutionary Sweetheart’ [2014 Reissue]
This re-release is a delightful chance to revisit the original CD and to hear many additional bonus tunes.
Read More »Music Review: Mike Bloomfield – ‘From His Head to His Heart to His Hands’ [3CD/1DVD Box Set]
The most in-depth retrospective yet to the legacy of blues guitarist Mike Bloomfield is a not to miss box for lovers of the late '60s and all forms of the blues.
Read More »Charlie Doherty’s 20 Favorite Releases of 2013
My favorites include everything from studio releases by Clutch, NIN, and Run The Jewels, to a reissued gem from early American metal band Dust. One of them is my absolute favorite of 2013.
Read More »Music Review: John Brown – ‘Quiet Time’
Bassist Brown leads his quintet into a lyrical and introspective musical journey.
Read More »Concert Review: AFI – Marathon Music Works, Nashville, TN – 1/25/2014
Fans brave one of the South's coldest winters in recent times to witness the intimate return of venerated rock icons AFI.
Read More »The 56th Grammy Awards – Music, Memories and Xanax
Get ready for a unique and extensive recap of the 2014 Grammy Awards, from the pre-show awards to the 21 televised performances and everything in between, from a genuine music enthusiast who saw it all in person.
Read More »Interview: James Blunt Journeys Back to the Start on ‘Moon Landing’
British singer/songwriter James Blunt returns to his indie roots on his fourth and most personal album yet, 'Moon Landing.'
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