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Music review: Shooter Jennings – ‘Shooter’

When you are the son of country music icons Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter, expectations are high concerning your musical talent. Fortunately for Shooter Jennings, the apple doesn’t fall from the tree.When I was much younger and times were less complicated, Donny and Marie Osmond used to ...

Music review: Jason Mraz – ‘Know.’

ItĢƵ been four years since Jason Mraz has released a new album. “Know.” is the singer-songwriterĢƵ sixth studio effort, containing 10 feel-good tracks that slowly seduce listeners with optimistic messages of hope and a plethora of positive vibes.The California-based artist continues his ...

Music review: Kenny Chesney – ‘Songs for the Saints’

“This brokenness will heal/This weakness will be strong/Let's lift our voice together as the saints go marching on,” sings Kenny Chesney on the opening track of his latest album.“Songs for the Saints” serves as a love letter and source of encouragement to the people of the Virgin ...

Music review: Boz Scaggs – ‘Out of the Blues’

With a career that began over 50 years ago, Boz Scaggs continues to deliver impactful albums that leave a lasting impression.The 74-year-oldĢƵ latest effort is a satisfying listen that serves as the third and final installment of blues and soul releases filled with the sounds that influenced ...

Music review: Dee Snider – ‘For the Love of Metal’

“What do you want to do with your life?” ThatĢƵ the question asked by the strict father to his adolescent son in Twisted SisterĢƵ classic 1984 video for “We’re Not Gonna Take It.” Of course, the answer is a resounding, “I wanna rock!”As the charismatic frontman for Twisted ...

Music review: Rick Astley – ‘Beautiful Life’

With a career spanning more than three decades and over 40 million records sold worldwide, Rick Astley solidifies his music comeback with “Beautiful Life.”The 52-year-old English crooner of infectious dance-pop follows up the success of 2016ĢƵ “50,” with a new album of 12 tracks full ...