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Music review: Mumford & Sons – ‘Wilder Mind’

Sounding like a harmonious blending of ColdplayĢƵ airy tone, the relaxed coolness of Dave Matthews and the earthy bravado of Kings of Leon, the latest album from Mumford & Sons is a major musical departure from 2012ĢƵ “Babel.”While “Babel” was a huge commercial and ...

Music review: Josh Groban – ‘Stages’

My mother-in-law simply adores Josh Groban.In fact, I’ve written before about how she was moved to tears while attending one of his concerts.As MotherĢƵ Day quickly approaches, my mother-in-law can be guaranteed a copy of the singerĢƵ latest release.With theater and musical theater in his ...

Music review: Ben Williams – ‘Coming of Age’

I was recently inspired to listen to more jazz-flavored albums after catching saxophonist Dave Koz perform a lively set as the opening act for Barry ManilowĢƵ final tour.While I have a number of go-to albums from jazz greats such as John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Stan Getz, Charlie Parker and ...

Music review: Randy Bachman – ‘Heavy Blues’

“It hits you like a ton of bricks,” sings Randy Bachman on the 71-year-old Canadian rockerĢƵ latest solo effort. “Heavy Blues” packs a powerful punch of blues and rock revolved around plenty of fervent guitar work. The former Guess Who and Bachman-Turner Overdrive member was inspired ...

Music review: Brian Wilson – ‘No Pier Pressure’

Having been a huge fan of the Beach Boys since the age of 10 and owning the entire discographies of both the Beach Boys and Brian Wilson, it's difficult for me to listen to the latest release from Wilson with an unbiased ear.Building on the success of his band's "That's Why God Made the Radio" ...

Music review: Darius Rucker – ‘Southern Style’

Twenty-one years after Hootie & the Blowfish found the spotlight by delivering hits like “Hold My Hand,” “Let Her Cry” and “Only Wanna Be with You” with the release of “Cracked Rear View,” the bandĢƵ former frontman Darius RuckerĢƵ musical rebirth from mainstream ...