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Rock Album Review: Tool’s “Fear Inoculum” — No Surprises

September 2, 2019
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Fear Inoculum is not a bad album. It’s not a great album either, and Tool has made some great albums.

Rock Concert Review: The Australian Pink Floyd Show — A Very Worthy Tribute

August 28, 2019
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I’m able to pull the stick out of my ass long enough to enjoy a tribute performance when it is worthy, and the Australian Pink Floyd Show is more than that.

Rock Concert Review: Mark Knopfler — Brilliant in Boston

August 25, 2019
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Dire Straits and its string of hits made Mark Knopfler a well-known figure, but going solo gave him freedom to present a wider range songs.

Rock Concert Review: Hot Tuna and Dave Mason at the Wilbur

August 23, 2019
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With a powerful partnership, the possibilities for Hot Tuna, it seems, are endless.

Concert Review: The English Beat at Lowell Summer Music Series

August 19, 2019
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Mainstay singer/songwriter/guitarist Dave Wakeling and the band were in fine form in Lowell, whipping through a hit-laden 90-minute set to an enthusiastic crowd.

Music Interview: At 73, Dave Mason is Feelin’ (and Playin’) (and Singin’) Alright

August 17, 2019
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A talk with Dave Mason,  a R&R Hall of Famer who will be performing with Electric Hot Tuna at the Wilbur.

Music Review: Best New Album of July 2019

August 16, 2019
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Chance’s The Big Day beautifully blends authentic passion with superior talent and special guests with star power.

Rock CD Review: Sleater-Kinney’s “The Center Won’t Hold” — Mom + Pop

August 15, 2019
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This album lacks the desperation, the immediacy, the sheer power that made Sleater-Kinney essential in its original decade.

Music Commentary: In Brian Wilson’s World, Bad Vibrations Are Never Far Away

August 9, 2019
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The recent death of longtime guitarist Nicky Wonder just the latest setback for pop genius Brian Wilson

Rock Concert Review: Queen + Adam Lambert — Close to the Real Thing

August 7, 2019
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Now more than ever, “the people,” of all ages, want Queen. How lucky we are that Lambert, May, and Taylor are willing and able to deliver.

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