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Aerosmith — ‘Music from Another Dimension!’

I’m an old-school Aerosmith fan. It was love at first listen after I picked up a copy of 1975ĢƵ “Toys in the Attic” with songs like “Walk This Way” and “Sweet Emotion.”I’ve had the opportunity to see Aerosmith perform twice. Both concerts were the loudest shows I’ve ever ...

Rod Stewart — ‘Merry Christmas, Baby’

After quickly recovering from a state of sugar overload as a result of shamefully consuming all the treats garnered from a bountiful Halloween, itĢƵ the perfect time to focus on the Christmas season.Yes, I know Thanksgiving is waiting in the (turkey) wings, but now is the time artists begin ...

Kiss – ‘Monster’

As ghosts, ghouls and goblins prepare to roam the grounds for Halloween, it seems only fitting that an album called “Monster” is on my mind.My favorite costumed rock legends return with their 20th album and the follow-up to 2009ĢƵ comeback release “Sonic Boom.” “Monster” possesses ...

Rick Springfield – ‘Songs for the End of the World’

To many casual music fans, Rick Springfield is considered a one-hit wonder.In 1981, “JessieĢƵ Girl” hit the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 from the 1981 album “Working Class Dog.” That release also featured the single “I’ve Done Everything for You,” written by Sammy ...

Heart — ‘Fanatic’

HeartĢƵ 14th studio album finds the Wilson sisters revisiting their rock-oriented mojo of the mid-’70s.The weighty guitar riffs delivered by Nancy Wilson on the title track accentuate sister Ann WilsonĢƵ muscular vocals, giving the blistering track an old-school panache.“59 Crunch” ...

Dwight Yoakam – ‘3 Pears’

For his first full-length album since 2007, Dwight Yoakam delivers a fresh mix of musical genres that include power pop, rock, soul, country and rockabilly.The Kentucky native, known for his vintage Bakersfield musical style, continues to be an unpredictable artist, refusing to succumb to the ...