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Music review: Sara Evans — ‘Slow Me Down’

There appears to be no slowing down country diva Sara Evans.Taking her time between album releases, the 43-year-old singer hits all the right notes with her first new album since 2011ĢƵ “Stronger.” If “Stronger” marked the Missouri nativeĢƵ rejuvenated comeback, “Slow Me Down” ...

Music review: Beck — ‘Morning Phase’

Beck offers up a Southern California kind of mellow on his first studio album in nearly six years.Described as a companion piece to 2002ĢƵ “Sea Change,” “Morning Phase” gracefully threads themes of isolation, loneliness and despair into one atmospheric tone.The 43-year-old ...

Music review: Eric Church — ‘The Outsiders’

“ItĢƵ a different kind of cloth that we’re cut from,” sings Eric Church on the title track of his fourth studio album.ItĢƵ a true monster of a track with a rebellious combination of Waylon Jennings meets Led Zeppelin. Elements of country, heavy metal and rock fuse into an intriguing ...

Music review: Paul Rodgers – ‘The Royal Sessions’

The first studio album by Paul Rodgers in 14 years brings the acclaimed singerĢƵ career back to its humble beginnings.As the voice of the iconic bands Free and Band Company, traces of Rodgers’ early influences can be heard on classic tracks such as “All Right Now,” “Can’t Get ...

Music review: David Crosby — ‘Croz’

ItĢƵ been 43 years since David Crosby released his debut solo album. “If I Could Only Remember My Name” was a personal triumph for Crosby that featured a variety of prominent artists such as Neil Young, Graham Nash, members of the Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane and Santana.After a ...