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Music review: Bruce Springsteen – ‘American Beauty’

Record Store Day celebrates the perseverance and importance of independently owned and operated record stores in the United States and thousands of similar stores internationally.I can fondly remember spending the majority of my weekly allowance on the latest new releases at the local record ...

Music review: Linda Ronstadt — ‘Duets’

Since first tasting success as a member of the Stone Poneys with the Top 20 hit “Different Drum” during the mid-1960s, Linda Ronstadt has gone on to deliver an entertaining assortment of music from the genres of country, folk, jazz, R&B and country-rock.As a teenager, I ...

Music review: Leon Russell – ‘Life Journey’

The colorful Leon Russell documents his long and celebrated musical journey with his first album since his highly praised collaboration with Elton John on 2010ĢƵ “The Union.”While “The Union” reintroduced and reinforced the genius of the 72-year-old Oklahoma native, RussellĢƵ ...

Music review: Robert Cray – ‘In My Soul’

As I was finishing up my senior year of college back in 1986, I stumbled across Robert CrayĢƵ “Strong Persuader” at the campus bookstore.Driven by the hit “Smoking Gun” and an ample amount of MTV airplay, the blues guitarist and singer had finally hit the big time with his signature ...

Music review: Asia – ‘Gravitas’

In 1982, AsiaĢƵ debut album was released and went on to become the best-selling album of the year. Fueled by mega-hits like “Heat of the Moment,” “Only Time Will Tell” and “Sole Survivor,” the supergroupĢƵ sound quickly transformed me into a huge fan.Thirty-two years later, the ...

Music review: Aloe Blacc – ‘Lift Your Spirit’

Aloe Blacc gracefully transforms into a debonair R&B stylist on his third album. “Lift Your Spirit” signifies the major-label debut for the 35-year-old singer.BlaccĢƵ new album continues his tradition of delivering inspiring messages in an infectious manner. With his sophomore ...