Free MP3: “The Fox” by Niki and the Dove
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Category: CD Reviews
CD Review: Kathleen Edwards
Kathleen Edwards
Voyageur
Rounder
By David Chiu
Although Kathleen Edwards has already has several albums under her belt, she’s kind of an under-the-radar artist as far as greater mainstream popularity. Hopefully her latest record Voyageur will change that. Continue reading “CD Review: Kathleen Edwards”
CD Review: Sharon Van Etten
Sharon Van Etten
Tramp
Jajaguwar
By David Chiu
Brooklyn artist Sharon Van Etten furthers the electrified sound from her second record, Epic, with her latest and possibly breakthrough album Tramp. Continue reading “CD Review: Sharon Van Etten”
CD Review: Leonard Cohen
Leonard Cohen
Old Songs
Columbia
By David Chiu
Leonard Cohen’s reemergence in music that began with his tour was one of music’s most pleasant comebacks in recent years. (If the legendary Canadian poet ever goes back on the road, you must definitely see him). The creative roll continues with the Old Ideas, his first new album of original material since 2004’s Dear Heather. Continue reading “CD Review: Leonard Cohen”
CD Review: Queen
Queen
Queen 40, Vol. 3: The Works, A Kind of Magic, The Miracle, Innuendo, Made in Heaven
Hollywood Records
By David Chiu
Although Queen’s momentum in the United States declined during the’80s, the band was still popular in Europe and the rest of the world. It was a period that saw Queen still at the top of the their game until tragedy struck that would change everything and mark the end of one chapter of the group’s storied history.
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CD Review: Queen
Queen
Queen 40, Vol. 2: News of the World, Jazz, The Game, Flash Gordon, Hot Space
Hollywood Records
By David Chiu
From 1977 to 1982, Queen were at the peak of their popularity and power through hit albums, singles and concerts. It was a period during which they gradually veered away from the elaborate productions of the earlier records but without compromising the distinctive hard rock sound.
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CD Review: Neil Diamond
Neil Diamond
The Very Best of Neil Diamond
Columbia/Legacy
by David Chiu
There has to be something special about an artist whose popularity still remains high into his sixth decade of music. That certainly applies to Neil Diamond, whose body of work traces back to the era of ’60s Brill Building pop music. Continue reading “CD Review: Neil Diamond”
CD Review: Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd
Animals
The Final Cut
A Momentary Lapse of Reason
Capitol/EMI
By David Chiu
No doubt that Pink Floyd’s legend can be attributed to the mammoth success and popularity of hit records such as The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, and The Wall. But during the period from Dark Side to The Division Bell, Floyd also made records that perhaps weren’t as popular, critically-acclaimed or commercially huge than the aforementioned albums, but in retrospect are underrated and deserve another listen. With Animals, The Final Cut and A Momentary Lapse of Reason—which were recently reissued individually and as part of the Discovery boxed set, this is a good time to look back on them. Continue reading “CD Review: Pink Floyd”
CD Review: Paul Simon
Paul Simon
Graceland
The Rhythm of the Saints
Songwriter
Columbia/Legacy
by David Chiu
Paul Simon’s career flourished a second time in the ’80s, this time through his exploration of world music. Continue reading “CD Review: Paul Simon”
CD Review: Kate Bush
Kate Bush
50 Words for Snow
Fish People/Anti
By David Chiu
For an artist who is notorious for taking years to make albums, Kate Bush delivered not one but two records within a calendar year! The first one, Director’s Cut, a reworking of songs from The Sensual World and The Red Shoes, came out earlier this year; this latest one, 50 Words For Snow, is her first collection of all-new material since 2005’s Aerial. Continue reading “CD Review: Kate Bush”
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