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Music review: Peter Frampton Band – ‘All Blues’

Peter Frampton has got the blues real bad.From his early musical roots starting in 1969 as part of Humble Pie, Frampton and Steve Marriott delivered up engaging arrangements filled with electrifying elements of rock, country, folk and blues.Frampton would leave the band after four albums to ...

Music review: Bruce Springsteen – ‘Western Stars’

Always favoring the gritty dreams-verses-reality mentality conveyed by Bruce Springsteen on “Born to Run” and “Darkness on the Edge of Town,” I’ll openly admit that it took me a few listens to embrace the American West tone embedded in SpringsteenĢƵ detailed storytelling on his ...

Music review: Gloria Gaynor – ‘Testimony’

ItĢƵ been 40 years since Gloria GaynorĢƵ inspiring anthem “I Will Survive” was unveiled to New York radio stations and dance clubs.The trackĢƵ pulsating vibe and uplifting message of empowerment would quickly become one of the signature songs of the disco era and would eventually lead ...

Music review: Stray Cats – ‘40’

The same cat class and cat style featured on earlier releases by the Stray Cats can be witnessed on the trioĢƵ first album of original material since 1992.Aptly titled “40,” the new release celebrates the bandĢƵ 40th anniversary as guitarist and frontman Brian Setzer, bassist Lee Rocker ...

Music review: Whitesnake – ‘Flesh & Blood’

Back in 1978, singer David Coverdale released the debut album that carried the Whitesnake name. With a noteworthy career that produced memorable hits such as “Love Ain’t No Stranger,” “Still of the Night,” “Slow an’ Easy” and “Is This Love,” Whitesnake shows no signs of ...

Music review: C.J. Ramone – ‘The Holy Spell…’

The Ramones will always hold a special place in my heart.A driving force of the New York City punk scene in the 1970s, Johnny, Joey, Dee Dee and Tommy Ramone cranked out mini bursts of defiant energy fueled by hyperactive guitar riffs, pounding drums, singable melodies and quick-witted lyrics ...