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May 19, 2022 Music Reviews

Music Reviews: John Fred, Caroline Spence, Abbie Gardner, the Muffs, Delbert McClinton, Abigail Lapell, and Marc Jordan & Amy Sky

A 1960s one-hit wonder, up-and-coming folksingers, a punk-rock reissue, and more new releases.

May 5, 2022 Music Reviews

Music Reviews: The Crests’ ‘Sixteen Candles: The Definitive Collection 1957–62,’ plus Michael Weston King and My Darling Clementine

An anthology offers 51 trips to doo-wop heaven. Also: Michael Weston King’s first solo outing in 10 years and Elvis Costello covers from My Darling Clementine.

April 28, 2022 Music Reviews

Music Reviews: The Knack’s ‘Live at the House of Blues,’ plus Ann Peebles, Barney Bentall, and Steven Casper

In a 2001 concert, the Knack relive their glory days. Also, reviews of three more noteworthy releases.

Mark Knopfler--The Studio Albums cover
April 21, 2022 Music Reviews

Music Reviews: Mark Knopfler’s ‘The Studio Albums 1996–2007,’ plus Jesper Lindell’s ‘Twilights’

A box set collects the first five solo albums from Dire Straits’ leader and Lindell hits a home run with his sophomore release.

Willy DeVille-Venus of the Docks: Live in Bremen 2008
April 14, 2022 Music Reviews

Music Reviews: Willy DeVille’s ‘Venus of the Docks,’ plus Erika Lewis, Michelle Malone, and Stew Cutler

A superlative live set from the late Willy DeVille embraces genres ranging from punk and Cajun to doo-wop and Latin.

April 7, 2022 Music Reviews

Music Reviews: Rain Perry’s ‘A White Album,’ Bobby Cole’s ‘A Point of View,’ Giulia Millanta’s ‘Woman on the Moon,’ and Ronnie Earl’s ‘Mercy Me’

A musical response to racism, an overlooked jazz singer, a blues-guitar set, and an emotional folk-rock journey.

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Now available: A paperback North American edition of Dylan on Dylan, Japanese editions of Lennon on Lennon and Dylan on Dylan, a Spanish edition of Leonard Cohen on Leonard Cohen, and an Italian edition of Dylan on Dylan.

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  • Music Review: The Rolling Stones' 'Love You Live' Mines 1976 Concerts
  • Music Reviews: John Fred, Caroline Spence, Abbie Gardner, the Muffs, Delbert McClinton, Abigail Lapell, and Marc Jordan & Amy Sky
  • Music Reviews: Cat Stevens's 'Teaser and the Firecat,' plus Lucinda Williams and Joe Grushecky
  • An Interview with Marshall Tucker Band's George McCorkle
  • Music & Book Reviews: Rolling Stones' 'Beggars Banquet' Anniversary Edition, plus the Animals, Paul Oscher, Shawn Mullins, and 'Dreaming of Dylan'

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