Despite some shortcomings, Coco Montoya's live 'Songs from the Road' is an outstanding overview of the bluesman's career for fans and newcomers alike.
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Music Review: Latimer House – ‘All the Rage’
While Latimer House doesn't go into new territory, 'All the Rage' is worth a listen for the messages it conveys.
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Remastered in 5.1 Surround Sound, the box set has 37 tracks includes all four performances from the legendary weekend of March 12-13, plus the band's headlining set from the Fillmore East's closing weekend.
Read More »Music Review: Various Artists – ‘Forbidden Broadway: Comes Out Swinging!’
A must for the cognoscenti. For the rest of us, it may turn us on to what we've been missing.
Read More »Music Review: Renaissance – ‘Symphony of Light’
While essentially a reissue, 'Symphony of Light' is a demonstration of mature prog rock with a standout vocalist.
Read More »Music Review: Heylel – ‘Nebulae’
'Nebulae' is an exploration of the concept of birth, life, and death through the metaphor of a star's life cycle that incorporates a lot of contrasting sounds, creating an interesting listening experience.
Read More »Music Review: Christopher Denny – ‘If the Roses Don’t Kill Us’
Songsmith Christopher Denny bends his vibrato-heavy tenor and tune-building talent in interesting lyrical directions.
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'Sonic Party' is a recording that expands the borders of improvisational music and freestyle jazz.
Read More »Music Review: Various Artists – ‘Audio with a G: Sounds of a Jersey Boy – The Music of Bob Gaudio’
The 36 tracks of Bob Gaudio's 'Audio with a G' represent over 40 years of songwriting.
Read More »Music Review: Yes – ‘Heaven & Earth’
The new Yes album is cosmic light.
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