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To say that psych-pop group Orange Bicycle never established a trademark style would be an understatement.
Read More »Music Reviews: ‘The Complete Trip’ Collects Psychedelia from England’s Orange Bicycle, plus David Huckfelt
Tag Archives: Elton John
Charlie Doherty’s Top 20 Albums of 2025 (Brandi Carlile, Wet Leg, The Freight, Bruce Springsteen & More)
Long live rock and roll.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Leon Russell’ by Bill Janovitz – Illuminating One of Rock’s Most Elusive Icons
The first biography of the brilliant but elusive pianist, songwriter, musician's musician, and onetime rock star is a deep dive into Leon Russell's life, times and music.
Read More »Music Interview: Dean Roland of Collective Soul Reflects on Career and Upcoming Tour with Tonic & Better Than Ezra
Some of the many topics with the Collective Soul co-founder include: Tommy Shaw (Styx), Eddie Van Halen, and unreleased albums and songs both new and old.
Read More »Top 10 Best Shania Twain Songs
Shania Twain's music continues to influence a burgeoning generation. Her songs can be heard on the radio at wedding receptions, proms, anniversary parties, 4th of July celebrations, block parties, local community rallies, or supermarkets.
Read More »SXSW Film Review: ‘The American Epic Sessions’ – An Amazing Journey Through Musical History
Bernard McMahon and Allison McGourtey's loving tribute to American musical history doubles as an entertaining concert film.
Read More »Music Review: Rod Stewart – Box Set of First Five Albums (1969-1974)
The vinyl box set of Rod Stewart's first five albums is a must-have for all of Stewart's many fans.
Read More »Music Review: Ray Charles – ‘Genius Loves Company’ [10th Anniversary Deluxe Edition]
The reissue of Ray Charles' 'Genius Loves Company' is an upgrade for those who bought the original album and a treat for those who missed it the first time around.
Read More »Music Review: Long John Baldry – ‘The Best of the Stony Plain Years’
Stony Plain Records' compilation of choice cuts from Long John Baldry are an affordable introduction to the British blues legend's latter-day work.
Read More »Music Review: Elton John – ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’ [40th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition]
'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' (40th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition) does a magnificent job in honoring one of the key records of the '70s.
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