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Music review: Jason Mraz – ‘Look for the Good’

“People done gone crazy, people done gone mad/People done forgot the superpowers we all have/We were born to love, not hate/We can decide our fate/And look for the good in everyone and celebrate all our mistakes,” declares Jason Mraz on the title track of his latest release.The new ...

Music review: Brandy Clark – ‘Your Life Is a Record’

After helping craft songs recorded by notable artists like Miranda Lambert, LeAnn Rimes, Reba McEntire, Darius Rucker, Kacey Musgraves and Sheryl Crow, Brandy Clark emerges from the shadows and into the spotlight with an impressive third album.On “Your Life Is a Record,” the talented ...

Music review: James Taylor – ‘American Standard’

On his latest album, James Taylor pays tribute to the Great American Songbook and the arrangements that served as an inspiration before he became a songwriter.“Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon” was my first official introduction to TaylorĢƵ laid-back delivery. The 1971 album cover ...

Music review: Ozzy Osbourne – ‘Ordinary Man’

On his first solo album since 2010ĢƵ “Scream,” Ozzy Osbourne continues to dwell into the darkness that has served him so well over his legendary career.Considering his recent health setbacks, OsbourneĢƵ new material carries a large emphasis on mortality and living a life of purpose.The ...

Music review: Huey Lewis and the News – ‘Weather’

During my college days, my cassette of “Sports” by Huey Lewis and the News would receive regular playing time on my daily commute from home to campus.The bandĢƵ third release from 1983 featured infectious hits like “The Heart of Rock & Roll,” “Heart and Soul,” “I ...