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Music Reviews: A 5th Dimension Box Set Delivers Hits and Hidden Treasures, plus David Box, Louis Jordan, and the Stanley Brothers

September 8, 2026 Album Reviews, Classic Rock, Country and Americana, Music, Pop, R&B, Reissues, Reviews music, Rock, Top Stories 0

There are two big reasons why the 5th Dimension topped Billboard’s pop chart twice in 1969, made the Top 40 an additional 18 times between 1967 and 1973, and won multiple Grammys.

Music Reviews: Laura Nyro’s Massive ‘Hear My Song,’ plus the Rain Parade

December 24, 2024 Album Reviews, Alternative Rock, Editor Pick: Music, Editor Picks, Folk, Music, R&B, Reissues, Reviews In Brief music, Reviews music, Rock, Top Stories, Uncategorized 0

Nyro’s music was superb from the word go, thanks to her soulful mezzo vocal work, intimate and poetic lyrics, surprising rhythmic inventions, and unique blend of pop, Motown, doo-wop, rock, folk, jazz, gospel, and R&B.