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Music review: Beirut – ‘Gallipoli’

As the new year rolls along, I’ve made a conscious effort to seek out more music to review that is unfamiliar to my traditional listening circle.An old friend suggested I check out the latest effort from Beirut. They say that variety is the spice of life, so here goes.I’ll admit BeirutĢƵ ...

Music review: Steve Hackett – ‘At the Edge of Light’

ItĢƵ good to hear that former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett is still in the business of adding to his extensive body of musical work.“At the Edge of Light” is the renowned guitaristĢƵ latest offering that contains a diverse blending of guitar-driven progressive rock and accompanying ...

Music review: Rival Sons – ‘Feral Roots’

Rival Sons journey back to their roots to discover an undomesticated tone for their sixth full-length album. The earthy vibe of the new material can be attributed to the California rockers’ transition from Southern California to the woods of Tennessee for the writing process.“We're far from ...

Music review: Joe Jackson – ‘Fool’

Hard to believe that itĢƵ fast approaching 40 years since Joe Jackson released his debut album. “Look Sharp!” introduced me to the clever angst and wit the British new waver contributed to the music scene on memorable tracks like “Sunday Papers,” “Is She Really Going Out With ...

Music review: Randy Houser – ‘Magnolia’

For his first new album since 2016ĢƵ “Fired Up,” Randy Houser delivers an engaging set of entertaining storytelling thatĢƵ authentic country through and through.The Mississippi native, cut from the same country cloth as Eric Church and Chris Stapleton, continues to stay true to his ...

Music review: Brett Young – ‘Ticket to L.A.’

Inspired by his hometown, Brett YoungĢƵ latest album seamlessly blends a laid-back SoCal vibe with the down-home charm of Nashville on “Ticket to L.A.”The follow-up to YoungĢƵ self-titled 2017 debut that featured four No. 1 singles serves as a natural continuation of the rising country ...