José Feliciano ‘Feliciano!’ Album Review
A soulful classic 1968 release from a masterful performer, Feliciano! defies categorization.
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Joseph Shipp ‘Dig Deep’ Album Preview
Joseph Shipp’s sophomore album Dig Deep is a strong addition to contemporary Americana.
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Sarah Neufeld, Richard Reed Parry and Rebecca Foon ‘First Sounds’
The expressive instrumentation, experimental undertones, and ambient textures on First Sounds are crafted with expert musicianship.
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Essential: Joan Armatrading’s Eponymous Breakout Album
Joan Armatrading’s self-titled third album, released in 1976 and produced by Glyn Johns, was an album far ahead of its[…]
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Daryl Hall ‘D’ Album Review
From the opening notes of the first cut, Daryl Hall proves he is still one of the finest vocalists in blue-eyed soul music.
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Boz Scaggs: A Retrospective on his 80th Birthday
Boz Scaggs has been blessed with never achieving the superstar status that his talents surely deserve. There‘s a saying that the greatest fortune is obscurity.
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Leslie Mendelson ‘After The Party’ Album Review
Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter releases her fourth album, a modern folk-rock collection of terrific songs. Dare we call it an instant classic?
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The Hit Makers! Les Paul and Mary Ford
The 10 inch LP version of The Hit Makers! originated in 1953 and was a delightful showcase for Les Paul and Mary Ford.
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Isaac Hayes ‘Hot Buttered Soul’ Album Review
Backed by the inimitable Stax Records session group The Bar-Kays, Hot Buttered Soul was a simmering masterpiece.
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