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It was 40 years ago this month that I became a true Bruce Springsteen fan. Yes, I had listened to SpringsteenĢƵ first three albums. But I felt a true connection with his music after hearing my oldest brotherĢƵ copy of “Darkness on the Edge of Town” on a rainy summer day back in ...

The seventh release from singer-songwriter Ray LaMontagne serves as yet another emotional offering of heartfelt arrangements drenched in intimate lyrics and soothing musical scores that foster a dreamlike aura of comfort and beauty.“Part of the Light” flowingly opens with traces of Nick ...

Recently, it has been suggested that I don’t review younger pop artists as regularly as I should. In an effort to not become labeled as a grumpy old man or the get-off-my-lawn guy, I’ve decided to explore the pop world of new music to see whatĢƵ being offered.Total disclosure, I ...

I’ve been a fan of Foreigner ever since I was captivated by the muscular opening guitar riffs that fueled “Feels Like the First Time.” With tracks like “Cold as Ice,” “The Damage Is Done” and “Headknocker,” the bandĢƵ self-titled debut release received repeated playing time ...

Willie Nelson recently turned 85, and heĢƵ got plenty on his mind.Themes relating to mortality, aging and loneliness appear like an old companion on a new album consisting of 11 engaging tracks all co-written by the Red Headed Stranger and producer Buddy Cannon.“I don’t want to be the ...

On the opening track of “Graffiti U,” Keith Urban samples a portion of Merle HaggardĢƵ “Mama Tried.” But don’t be fooled, UrbanĢƵ latest album isn’t your typical contemporary country effort.The 50-year-old songwriter, vocalist and guitarist follows the same blueprint of 2016ĢƵ ...