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A new five disc box set gathers together all of Ray Charles' singles for the ABC Label.
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Book Review: The Complete Record Cover Collection by Robert Crumb
Stands out like a speck of gold in a sea of nickel, a coffee table book with a spark of life.
Read More »Music Review: Johnny Cash – Johnny Cash Bootleg Volume 3 – Live Around The World
An honest overview of Cash's performance history from 1956 to 1979.
Read More »Music Review: Various Artists – Mark Twain: Words and Music
Country stars re-tell the story of Mark Twain.
Read More »Music Review: Various Artists – Note Of Hope: A Celebration Of Woody Guthrie
A chance to appreciate the breadth of subject material that captured Woody Guthrie's attention.
Read More »Music Review: Carmel Mikol – Creature
The Canadian song writer releases a poetic treat.
Read More »Music Review: Hank 3 – Ghost to Ghost/Guttertown
The spirit of his grandfather lives on in Hank 3's willingness to take risks with his music and his ability.
Read More »Music Review: Scotty McCreery – American Idol Season 10
Scotty McCreery’s American Idol Season 10 includes the studio versions of some of his best performances on Idol.
Read More »Music Review: Neil Young – A Treasure
Music of the heartland, as sung by an iconic storyteller.
Read More »Music Review: Indie Round-Up – Dunn Boys, Melineh Kurdian, Bedhed and Blondy
The Dunn Boys' debut is the perfect disc to get you up and out of bed after a whiskey-fueled night.
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