Alvin Lee's final concert is a flashback to the '60s and a reminder of what an underappreciated talent he was.
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Music Review: Minus The Bear – ‘Acoustics II’
This all-acoustic album is a true treat for Minus The Bear fans. You just can't go wrong with these guys.
Read More »Music Review: Original Broadway Cast – ‘Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella’
Laura Osnes and the Broadway cast give a winning performance. A welcome addition to most musical comedy libraries.
Read More »Concert Review: Arctic Monkeys at the Wiltern, Los Angeles, CA, October 1, 2013
The Wiltern was the place to be last Tuesday night as the storied English rockers delivered the goods to a packed house of screaming fans.
Read More »Music Review: The Alan Parsons Project – ‘I Robot’ [Legacy Edition]
With what amounts to a free bonus disc, the remastered edition of 'I Robot' is the finest Alan Parsons Project release yet.
Read More »Music Review: Tamikrest – ‘Chatma’
Building on the foundations laid by earlier Touareg bands, Tamikrest have created their own sound and message.
Read More »Music Review: Various Artists – ‘CBGB: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack’
The soundtrack for the upcoming film is a jukebox of what punkers loved in the late '70s.
Read More »Music Review: The Olms – ‘The Olms’
A mixed effort. The group consists of Pete Yorn and J.D. King and their music contains echoes of The Kinks and The Byrds.
Read More »Music Review: Ray Charles – ‘Forever’ [CD/DVD]
Favoring more obscure material rather than the usual hits, this compilation is a good choice for casual fans looking to dig deeper.
Read More »Music Review: Lorraine Feather – ‘Attachments’
Feather is back in 2013 with 'Attachments,' her eighth solo album since 2000, and it is a winner.
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