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Music review: A look back at 2015

With 2016 anxiously waiting to make a grand arrival, itĢƵ time to list my favorite album released by month in 2015.<strong>January: Sleater-Kinney — ‘No Cities to Love’</strong>The year started off with a bang as one of the key bands from the riot grrrl scene ...

Music review: Cam – ‘Untamed’

California native Camaron Ochs satisfyingly closes out 2015 with her major-label debut featuring 11 tracks that deliver a refreshing blending of infectious pop and commercial country styles.Since releasing a pop-flavored album in 2010, the singer-songwriter moved to Nashville and shortened her ...

Music review: Babyface – ’Return of the Tender Lover’

Love seems to always be in the air whenever Babyface is around.Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds returns with an uplifting release securely focused on commitment, passion, devotion and unconditional love. “Return of the Tender Lover” is a passionate continuation of BabyfaceĢƵ 1989 release that ...

Music review: Dweezil Zappa – ’Via Zammata’

Because my oldest brother was a Frank Zappa fan, I naturally became a fan as well.After borrowing my brotherĢƵ copy of 1976ĢƵ “Zoot Allures” featuring bizarre selections like “Wind Up Workin’ in a Gas Station,” “The Torture Never Stops” and “Disco Boy,” I was hooked and ...

Music review: Adele — ’25’

Stunned silence.ThatĢƵ the best way I can describe my reaction after listening to AdeleĢƵ latest album.The Londoner makes her long-awaited return with the refined and elegant “25.”While her last release was more of a break-up album, “25” focuses on making the transition into ...

Music review: Elvis Presley- ‘If I Can Dream’

Long live the King!Nearly 40 years after his death in 1977, Elvis Presley once again returns to the music charts. “If I Can Dream” features a flawless blending of the entertainerĢƵ original vocal recordings reworked with the lush and elegant accompaniment of the Royal Philharmonic ...