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The Mekons Look to Edwardian-Era Britain on Latest Album ‘Ancient and Modern’
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The Mekons Look to Edwardian-Era Britain on Latest Album ‘Ancient and Modern’

While a lot has changed since 1911, history repeats itself as far as politics and society are concerned. Continue reading The Mekons Look to Edwardian-Era Britain on Latest Album ‘Ancient and Modern’

CD Review: Jenny Lewis
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CD Review: Jenny Lewis

It’s been six years since former Rilo Kiley singer Jenny Lewis released a new solo record, but The Voyager was worth the wait. Continue reading CD Review: Jenny Lewis

CD Review: Chicago
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CD Review: Chicago

‘Now’ does something that most veteran bands rarely achieve – striking that perfect balance between recalling a group’s glorious past and yet sounding fresh and contemporary today. Continue reading CD Review: Chicago

CD Review: ZZ Top
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CD Review: ZZ Top

What makes this 2-CD set unique is that it includes tracks from ZZ Top’s RCA Records period between 1994 and 2003. Continue reading CD Review: ZZ Top

Blondie Celebrates 30 Years of ‘Parallel Lines’
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Blondie Celebrates 30 Years of ‘Parallel Lines’

Originally released in 1978, ‘Parallel Lines’ has been widely regarded by critics as Blondie’s best album. Continue reading Blondie Celebrates 30 Years of ‘Parallel Lines’

Queen + Adam Lambert in NYC
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Queen + Adam Lambert in NYC

Twenty-five years ago, the idea of Queen ever performing a rock concert at Madison Square Garden again, let alone America, would have seemed out of the question. Continue reading Queen + Adam Lambert in NYC

CD Review: Jethro Tull
CD Reviews

CD Review: Jethro Tull

It would be too easy to say that Jethro Tull merely milked the success of Thick as a Brick by doing another concept album on the follow-up A Passion Play. Continue reading CD Review: Jethro Tull

CD Review: The Jayhawks
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CD Review: The Jayhawks

Between 1997 and 2003, the Jayhawks crafted three underrated albums that have just been recently reissued with bonus tracks. Continue reading CD Review: The Jayhawks

CD Review: Ferras
CD Reviews

CD Review: Ferras

Katy Perry’s new signing is back with a new EP. Continue reading CD Review: Ferras

CD Review: Bob Marley
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CD Review: Bob Marley

Bob Marley and the Wailers Legend: 30th Anniversary Edition Tuff Gong/Island/UME By David Chiu To say that the compilation album … Continue reading CD Review: Bob Marley

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