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Music review: Ray LaMontagne – ‘Part of the Light’

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 ...

Music review: Charlie Puth – ‘Voicenotes’

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 ...

Music review: Willie Nelson – ‘Last Man Standing’

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 ...

Music review: Keith Urban – ‘Graffiti U’

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 ...