Rock

Album Review: Round-up of Recent Rock Releases

October 8, 2015
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A by no means complete round up of some recent releases in rock, from Keith Richards to the Libertines.

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Concert Review: The Zombies—Great Then and Great Now

October 8, 2015
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I have a short list of the greatest singers I’ve seen live—and Colin Blunstone of the Zombies is right up there.

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Fuse Rock Interview: Dave Davies — Playing the Kinks Klassics

October 4, 2015
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In this interview Dave Davies discusses his solo show and gives us the latest on the ongoing Kinks intrigues.

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Rock Interview: Rod Argent — Keeping the Zombies Alive

September 30, 2015
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Rod Argent of the Zombies on the second incarnation of psychedelia.

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Music Review: Madonna in Boston — Queen of a Three-Ring Circus

September 27, 2015
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Madonna’s show made for spectacular eye and ear candy. But what was it all about? That’s where things got a little hazy.

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Album Review: Innovative “Love & Mercy” Soundtrack is Worth the Wait

September 25, 2015
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Atticus Ross’ success in creating these pieces results in a listening experience quite a bit more harrowing and evocative than the lush and sunny Beach Boys harmonies people are accustomed to.

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Album Review: Los Lobos — A Solid “Gates of Gold”

September 24, 2015
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It’s the rare breed of rock band that makes such meaningful music so deep into its career.

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Music Feature: Jackie Greene Talks About Going “Back to Birth”

September 13, 2015
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Singer-songwriter Jackie Greene’s new tunes are comfortable without being lazy — this is a musician who flourishes in a more relaxed environment.

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Fuse Concert Review: J. Geils Band and Ian Hunter — Funky Humor, Street Wisdom, and Sweaty Groove

August 29, 2015
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You could walk from Inman Square to Harvard, see Muddy Waters or John Lee Hooker play, and have your whole worldview changed.

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Book Review: “Your Band Sucks” — Plying the Murky Terrain of Indie Rock

August 21, 2015
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Guitarist Jon Fine’s memoir is an intriguing blend of history, sociology, entertainment, and a healthy dose of after-hours pulp.

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