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Music review: Night Ranger – ‘High Road’

ItĢƵ been 32 years since the release of Night RangerĢƵ “Dawn Patrol.” The California bandĢƵ debut album caught my attention with catchy rockers like “Don’t Tell Me You Love Me,” “EddieĢƵ Comin’ Out Tonight,” “Play Rough” and “Sing Me Away.”Night RangerĢƵ 11th ...

Music review: Brantley Gilbert – ‘Just as I Am’

After spending the majority of the past three years touring, Brantley GilbertĢƵ star continues to quickly rise. Gilbert reflects on his recent highs and lows to deliver a personal set of his best arrangements with “Just as I Am.”The Georgia nativeĢƵ third album follows the contemporary ...

Music review: Kenny Wayne Shepherd – ‘Goin’ Home’

After taking time to reflect on his life and career, Kenny Wayne Shepherd turns a Louisiana homecoming into a zealous tribute to his musical influences. The 36-year-old guitaristĢƵ seventh studio album delivers an exceptional collection of classic blues covers.Inspired by blues legends such ...

Music review: John Mayall – ‘A Special Life’

Looking back at the extensive recording career of John Mayall, itĢƵ clear the British blues-rock icon has truly lived a special life. The veteran artist and bandleader continues his prolific and influential journey with a deeply rich collection of songs blending traces of blues, rock and ...

Music review: Natalie Merchant – ‘Natalie Merchant’

With the new release of her self-titled album, Natalie Merchant returns with her first set of original songs in 13 years.The elegantly crafted arrangements tenderly convey messages of love, loss, hurt, reflection, redemption and triumph. The singer-songwriterĢƵ sixth solo release features an ...

Music review: Brody Dalle – ‘Diploid Love’

“I’m gonna burn this city down,” snarls Brody Dalle on the opening track of her first solo release.The stylishly aggressive “Rat Race” motors at full speed under the weight of grinding guitars and DalleĢƵ raspy, muscular vocals.The former frontwoman for the Distillers and ...