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March 31, 2022 Music Reviews

Music Reviews: Scott McCarl’s ‘Play On,’ Surrender Hill’s ‘Just Another Honky Tonk,’ Jose Ramirez’s ‘Major League Blues,’ and the Waymores’ ‘Stone Sessions’ 

Power pop from a former member of the Raspberries plus two country-flavored duos and a blues guitar prodigy.

March 24, 2022 Music Reviews

Music Reviews: The Loud Family with Anton Barbeau, Son House, Bailey Bigger, and Bart Davenport

A terrific final statement from the Loud Family. Also, a previously unheard concert by Delta blues legend Son House, and CDs from Bailey Bigger and Bart Davenport.

March 17, 2022 Music Reviews

Music Reviews: Ian Noe and Duke Robillard, plus Genevieve Racette and Jefferson Ross

Noe’s fine sophomore album recalls John Prine. Blues guitarist Robillard, whose career has spanned more than half a century, serves up 18 high-energy tracks.

March 10, 2022 Music Reviews

Music Reviews: Judy Collins’s ‘Spellbound’ and Natalie Cole’s ‘Unforgettable,’ plus Tone of Voice Orchestra, the Lied To’s, and Back pOrchEstra

Collins’s 55th album is the first to consist entirely of self-penned material. Also: a reissue of Cole’s tribute to her father’s music and new releases from three up-and-coming acts.

February 27, 2022 Film/TV Reviews / Music Reviews

Music Reviews: Elliott Murphy with Olivier Durand ‘Live in Bilbao,’ plus the Troggs, Kate Klim, and Terry Klein

A great live set from an underappreciated artist, a reissue from a British Invasion group, and a pair of noteworthy folk/rock releases.

February 24, 2022 Music Reviews

Music Reviews: The Left Banke, ‘The Beatles and India,’ Peter Tosh, the HawtThorns, and April March

Previously unheard baroque rock gems from the group that gave us the classic “Walk Away Renee.” Also: a great reggae concert, Beatles covers by Indian artists, and more.

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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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