Album Reviews
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It might seem unusual for a man who specializes in dance music to perform acoustically, but the setting provides the opportunity to highlight Jimmy Somerville’s greatest asset: his amazingly natural falsetto. This album captures that moment, in a brief but highly enjoyable performance. Read more
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The Rave-Ups was an LA-based College Rock band who had a roots-rock heart and a flirtation with mainstream success via an appearance in John Hughes’ classic Sixteen Candles. Their debut album is fine, albeit one with a slight identity problem. Read more
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The Rave-Ups was an LA-based College Rock band who had a roots-rock heart and a flirtation with mainstream success via an appearance in John Hughes’ classic Sixteen Candles. Their debut album is fine, albeit one with a slight identity problem. Read more
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This handy collection compiles key tracks from the early releases from prolific Dutch composer Michel Banabila. Sublime music is found therein…. Read more
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This handy collection compiles key tracks from the early releases from prolific Dutch composer Michel Banabila. Sublime music is found therein…. Read more
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This new compilation highlights the earliest work of the pop band The Bangles, and captures their fun, Paisley Underground spirit and punk-rock spunk that would soon be traded in for slick, Top 40 pop. Read more
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This new compilation highlights the earliest work of the pop band The Bangles, and captures their fun, Paisley Underground spirit and punk-rock spunk that would soon be traded in for slick, Top 40 pop. Read more
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This twofer collects prolific soundtrack composer Lalo Schifrin’s two solo albums from 1976 and 1977. Heavily indebted to disco, the two offer some interesting variations and arrangements. Read more
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This twofer collects prolific soundtrack composer Lalo Schifrin’s two solo albums from 1976 and 1977. Heavily indebted to disco, the two offer some interesting variations and arrangements. Read more
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This reissue compiles the tracks taken from the original variants of 1985’s internationally-minded compilation, presenting a satisfying picture of Severed Heads’ early years. Read more
The Recoup 