I had always thought that Elvis's ‘70s music was past its sell date. This new three-CD set has completely changed that perception.
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Concert Review: Outside Lands Festival 2013: Saturday, August 10 Recap
Outside Lands Festival 2013 continued the fun with Jurassic 5, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and Nine Inch Nails on Saturday.
Read More »Music Review: Jay Sean – ‘Neon’
All in all, 'Neon' is proof that persistence can pay off when it comes to testing musical waters in the mainstream pop world.
Read More »Music Review: Cannonball Adderley with Milt Jackson – ‘Things Are Getting Better’ [Remastered]
An all-star ensemble worked together to produce a jazz treat in 1958.
Read More »Music Review: Rory Block – ‘Avalon: A Tribute to Mississippi John Hurt’
The best female blues interpreter of traditional blues of our time does justice to Mississippi John Hurt with both her singing and her amazing guitar playing here.
Read More »Music Review: George Thorogood and the Destroyers – ‘George Thorogood and The Destroyers’ [2013 Reissue]
Thorogood's debut didn't revolutionize American blues or rock and roll but it's enjoyable for the beer hall or smoky night club.
Read More »Music Review: Carnival Season – ‘Misguided Promise: Carnival Season Complete (1984-89)’
Fans of Let's Active, The Windbreakers, The Replacements, and The Lemonheads will enjoy this newly found treasure.
Read More »Music Review: Arturo O’Farrill and the Chico O’Farrill Afro Cuban Jazz Orchestra – ‘Final Night at Birdland’
Afro-Cuban jazz orchestra ends 14 year gig at Birdland.
Read More »Concert Review: Outside Lands Festival 2013: Friday, August 9 Recap
Outside Lands Festival got off to a great start with Paul McCartney, Yeasayer, and Band of Horses performing on Friday.
Read More »Music Review: Sam Phillips – `Push Any Button’
Sam Phillips' new release `Push Any Button' draws from past formulas, but is as original as Phillips has always been.
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