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.
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Concert Review: Grievous Angels at the Hotel Wolf Island
Attending a Grievous Angels concert is like attending a revival meeting. The band is rocking and Charlie Angus is preaching messages of hope.
Read More »Early Access Videogame Preview: ‘1666: Amsterdam’ – Flawed, Fascinating, and Unforgettable
Years after reclaiming his intellectual property and establishing Montreal-based Panache Digital Games, Patrice Désilets has finally brought his long-dormant vision to life
Read More »Who the Heck Is Cliff Richard? Ask a Brit
In the UK, according to Wikipedia, Richard has sold more than 21 million 45s, making him the third-highest-selling artist in singles chart history, behind only the Beatles and Elvis Presley.
Read More »Music Review: SPLICE Ensemble – ‘Ansible’
Past, present, and future mythologies inspired composers Steven L. Ricks, Caroline Louise Miller, and Elainie Lillios to create experimental new music for the trumpet, piano, and percussion trio SPLICE Ensemble
Read More »‘The Sinking City 2’ Review: A Tighter, Scarier Lovecraftian Nightmare
Ukrainian developer Frogwares transforms its Lovecraftian original into a survival horror game inspired by 'Resident Evil.'
Read More »Music Reviews: ‘American Cosmic Revival’ by Christian Parker & Friends, plus the Kennedys and Ned Hill Band
The group doesn’t try to reinvent this material, bu freshens up each number and offers consistently satisfying musicianship and vocal work. It’s a safe bet that most fans of the "cosmic country" genre will love these covers.
Read More »Music Reviews: George Harrison’s Pal Joe Brown, plus John R. Miller and Collective Soul
Music reviews: a reissued concert set from George Harrison's ukulele-playing pal, Joe Brown. Plus, new albums from John R. Miller and Collective Soul.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘benevolent’ by Sophie McIntosh
The play reveals how the Inwood Benevolent Home's soothing name masked harsh conditions for "fallen" women under the Magdalene Society.
Read More »I Shall Be Released: Max Styler, Kimiko, a Jimmy Buffet Doc, More
The Frogs' "My Daughter The Broad," "one of the funniest albums ever made," re-emerges from the pond in expanded 2-LP form. "Only listen if you can handle scatological and taboo subjects without wincing."
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