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Music Review: Mickey Newbury – An American Trilogy [Box Set]
A treasure trove of music.
Read More »Graphic Novel Collection: Darkie’s Mob: The Secret War of Joe Darkie by John Wagner and Mike Western
A dark and ambiguous British war comic from the 1970s that deserves to be discovered by today’s audience.
Read More »Music Review: The Band – Greatest Hits (Remasters)
The Band's latest and most of their greatest.
Read More »Book Review: Pyre of Queens by David Hair
Well intentioned and well written, but creates a simplistic impression of a complex and sophisticated culture.
Read More »Music Review: Matt Nathanson – Modern Love
Matt Nathanson's Modern Love is the album of the summer.
Read More »Music Review: Glee Cast – “New York”
The season two finale of Glee included three new original songs.
Read More »Remembering Memorial Days Past
Yes, Memorial Day has changed over the years, but its spirit remains the same: to honor those fallen in the service of their country.
Read More »Music Review: Brigadoon – Studio Cast Recording (1957)
It's less than 100 years, but Brigadoon is back
Read More »Red Sox Nation: The Cream Is Rising To The Top (of the AL Standings)
What a difference a month makes! This BoSox team has rocketed to the top of the AL East and Wild Card spots. And its best baseball has yet to come.
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