Music Reviews: 1950s Pop/Rockers, Plus New Albums from Savoy Brown and Dan Penn
A reissue series spotlights doo-wop groups like the Crests and the Duprees. Plus, memorable new music from Dan Penn and Savoy Brown.
My Private Messages from the Trumps
Every now and then, I write about something other than music. This is one of those times.
Music Reviews: Willie Nile Tribute, Greg Copeland, Juni Ata, Colter Wall
A multi-artist tribute to the under-appreciated Willie Nile, a rare release from singer/songwriter Greg Copeland, promising newcomer Juni Ata, and western music from Colter Wall.
Music Reviews: Pretenders’ ‘Hate for Sale,’ Plus Sylvie Simmons, the Five Keys, and Nocona
Chrissie Hynde’s Pretenders deliver songs that recall their past glories. Plus, folk from Sylvie Simmons, a doo-wop anthology from the Five Keys, and psychedelia-flavored Americana from Nocona.
Music Reviews: Bryan Ferry Live, Plus John Fusco, Phil Ochs, and Rick Berthod
A 46-year-old concert surfaces from Roxy Music’s Bryan Ferry. Plus, previously unreleased Phil Ochs tracks and new music from John Fusco and Rick Berthod.
Music Reviews: Brian Wilson and Van Dyke Parks’s ‘Orange Crate Art,’ Plus Jenny Reynolds, Jason Daniels Band, Easy Love
Brian Wilson’s 1995 collaboration with Van Dyke Parks is back in a 25th anniversary edition. Plus three more notable releases.
