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CD Review: Leonard Cohen

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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”

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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

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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

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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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