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Music review: 3 Doors Down – ‘Us and the Night’

The latest effort from 3 Doors Down is a spirited call to the broken that better days are ahead.“This is the call to the broken/Stand up and take back your world today,” declares lead singer Brad Arnold on the stirring album opener.“Us and the Night” is typical 3 Doors Down material, ...

Music review: The music world loses another legend

After hearing the news last week that George Martin had passed away peacefully in his sleep, my very first instinct was to pull out my copy of “Sgt. PepperĢƵ Lonely Hearts Club Band” and give it a sentimental listen.Often labeled as the “Fifth Beatle,” it was under MartinĢƵ ...

Music review: Newsboys – ‘Love Riot’

The Newsboys want to incite a riot. A love riot to be precise. The Dove Award-winning group follows 2014ĢƵ “Hallelujah for the Cross” with an energetic brand of music that blends elements of pop, rock and funk. Poised and ready to spread a spiritual awakening with “Love Riot,” the ...

Music review: Mavis Staples- ‘Livin’ on a High Note’

Inspired by the uplifting vibe of PharrellĢƵ “Happy,” Mavis Staples enlists the help of several talented (and younger) artists to pen joyful arrangements of inspiration for her latest studio release.“I’ve got help from all the people who love me,” boasts Staples on the opening track ...

Music review: Rick Springfield – ‘Rocket Science’

It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out the secret to Rick SpringfieldĢƵ musical success.Blessed with a modelĢƵ good looks and a charm that is both sincere and natural, Springfield has thrilled fans for over 40 years with arrangements packed with infectious hooks, clever lyrics ...

Music review: Elton John – ‘Wonderful Crazy Night’

I’ve been an Elton John fan ever since I first heard 1972ĢƵ “Honky Chateau,” featuring the stirring “Rocket Man” and the winsome “Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters.”Like the majority of my early musical influences, this 1972 effort from the flamboyant Englishman was “borrowed” from ...