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Shinedown — ‘Amaryllis’

The amped-up intensity of the opener, “Adrenaline,” sets the pace for the Florida quartetĢƵ fourth album. “Give me the wheel so we can move a little faster,” snarls Brent Smith as “Amaryllis” begins fast and furious.The dramatically potent vocals of Smith fuel the 12-track set of ...

Lionel Richie – ‘Tuskegee’

Okay, I'll admit to it. Back in 1982 I owned a copy of Lionel Richie's debut album. Not only did I own a copy, but I played the cassette endlessly in the car during my freshman year of college. Richie, no longer a member of the Commodores, would go on to rule the '80s with his smooth ballads ...

Martyr Kanin – ‘Palm of a Shadow’

After talking with Michael Miskanin III for only a few minutes, it is plain to see that he is a true reflection of the music he creates. The Uniontown singer-songwriter, who performs under the name Martyr Kanin, recently released his debut album “Palm of a Shadow.” Just like the ...

Bruce Springsteen – ‘Wrecking Ball’

Bruce SpringsteenĢƵ latest effort embodies a new vitality surging through the purposeful arrangements detailing struggle, perseverance and survival. “Wrecking Ball” serves as a symbol of our damaged economy and the millions of Americans struggling to feel the healing from the deepening ...

Lyle Lovett – ‘Release Me’

For his 11th and final album with Curb Records after a nearly 30-year relationship, Lyle Lovett delivers up an entertainingly delicious dish of covers that accentuates the singer-songwriterĢƵ charm and wit. The Houston-area native claims only two writing credits of the 14 songs contained on ...

UFO – ‘Seven Deadly’

I attended my first UFO concert back in high school with my best friend Mike. I was anxious to catch the British hard-rockers live and up close since borrowing a copy of “Strangers in the Night,” considered by many rock critics as one of the finest live rock albums ever released. After ...