You can feel the raw emotion in these well-crafted songs, and especially in Telisha Williams's voice as she sings songs of experience, but not of innocence.
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Music Review: Sarah McLachlan – ‘The Essential Sarah McLachlan’ [2-CD Set]
This compilation, which covers 25 years of McLachlan's music, will be a treasure to every one of the myriad of fans of this amazing woman.
Read More »Music Review: Oscar Peterson & Stephane Grappelli – ‘Skol’ [Expanded & Remastered]
An all-star quintet gets together for an all-star concert. They play like they belong together.
Read More »Music Review: Boys Club – ‘Live From California – The Complete Concert’
A 1998 concert from The Boys Club—Keith Emerson, Marc Bonilla, and Glenn Hughes—contains previously unreleased nuggets that belong in many a rock fan's collection.
Read More »Music Review: Khaira Arby – ‘Timbuktu Tarab’
Imagine a mixture of Aretha Franklin, Billie Holiday and Annie Lennox and you'll have an indication of Khaira Arby's vocal prowess
Read More »Music Review: Bill Withers – ‘The Essential Bill Withers’
Even those familiar with the singer-songwriter’s music may find a welcome surprise or two in the collection.
Read More »Music Review: Art Tatum – ‘The Art Tatum Solo Masterpieces, Vol. 1’ [Remastered & Expanded]
These solo performances confirm his stature as one of the giants of piano jazz.
Read More »Music Review: The Band – ‘Live at The Academy of Music 1971’ [4-CD/1-DVD]
A celebration of rock and roll performed by the band who personified the music as few others ever have.
Read More »Music DVD Review: Peter Gabriel – ‘Live In Athens 1987’
For Peter Gabriel fans, this is a must-own.
Read More »Music Review: The Standells – `Bump’
The Standells' first new album in over 45 years, `Bump,' is a trip back to 1966 proto-punk with new lyrics but familiar attitude.
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