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This album is not a slavish imitation of an old sound but a fresh take on the kind of timeless, tuneful fun that pop music used to be all about.
Read More“Nah Nah Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye” lead singer Gary DeCarlo finally lands the spotlight.
Lucinda Williams is one of the few songwriters who seem to realize the messiness of later life is just as loaded with song angles as the restlessness of youth.
Read MoreWho was this stunning talent with the roof-raising voice and why in the world isn’t she a star, fans would wonder?
Read MoreMavis Staples’ voice and stage presence still exude power, still plumb emotional and spiritual depths.
Read MoreSoul journeyman Lee Fields and the Expressions explore new territory.
Read MorePianist/arranger/composer Billy Childs’s aim was to reimagine Nyro’s music.
Read MoreThe magazine’s Roots and World Music critic looks back at a year of live performances: here are the winners and a few losers.
Read MoreWhat came through strongest was Darlene Love’s pride in having a new album out and a comeback underway.
Read More“I love analyzing songs and finding out what makes them tick and what makes them wonderful.”
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