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Music review: William Bell – ‘This Is Where I Live’

“I was born in Memphis in a different world/Now that time has come and gone,” sings William Bell on the title track of his latest release.For “This Is Where I Live,” Bell returns home to Stax Records where his fruitful career began after signing with the legendary label in 1961 and went ...

Music review: The Monkees – ‘Good Times!’

“ThereĢƵ a good time coming on/I can feel it in my bones,” sings Micky Dolenz on the opening track of the latest album by the Monkees. The iconic band from the 1960s returns to deliver a delightful set of lively and likable tracks in celebration of the groupĢƵ 50th anniversary this ...

Music review: Blake Shelton – ‘If I’m Honest’

With “If I’m Honest,” Blake Shelton delivers a deeply personal set of tracks that details all the highs and lows of the past year.The country superstar wears his heart on his sleeve as he navigates his way through his first new album since his divorce from Miranda Lambert. Breakup songs ...

Music review: Eric Clapton – ‘I Still Do’

I stop and take notice every time Eric Clapton releases a new album. ClaptonĢƵ musical genius has been comfortably woven into my love of music since the day I stumbled upon my brotherĢƵ copy of CreamĢƵ “Disraeli Gears.”After playing memorable cuts like “Strange Brew,” “Sunshine ...

Music review: Keith Urban – ‘Ripcord’

Don’t let the banjo-led opener fool you, Keith UrbanĢƵ latest album isn’t your typical contemporary country effort.The Australian songwriter, vocalist and guitarist has said that “Ripcord” is all about the energy. With all that unrestricted energy surging through the new tracks, there ...

Music review: Goo Goo Dolls – ‘Boxes’

“ItĢƵ hard to be yourself when everyone around is changing,” declares singer John Rzeznik on the opening track of his bandĢƵ latest album.Fortunately, the Goo Goo Dolls manage to stay true to a back-to-basics formula that ultimately produces an infectious collection of pure pop-rock ...