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Album Review: Run Deep by Deva Mahal 8/10
On her intensely heartfelt, soul-searing full-length debut Run Deep, the daughter of blues legend Taj Mahal celebrates her family’s legacy–but, as per the album title, takes ... -
Album Review: Behind the Shade by James Williamson and the Pink Hearts (8/10)
The burning question for us rabid and greedy fans is why does ex-Stooges guitarist Williamson only play his fabulous leads on 2/3 of the songs ... -
Album Review: Pray for the Wicked by Panic! at the Disco (7/10)
Barging in with glitter and hangover regret comes Panic! at the Disco’s Pray for the Wicked. As teased in “Roaring 20s,” the album channels F. ... -
Album Review: The Prodigal Son by Ry Cooder (8/10)
Legendary singer-songwriter, film composer and eclectic session guitarist Ry Cooder is back with his first album in six years, The Prodigal Son. Cooder, who has ... -
Album Review: Hope Downs by Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever (7/10)
Melbourne, Australia-based indie rock band, Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, released their album Hope Downs on June 15. "Bellarine" and "Time in Common" have a comfortable and warm ... -
Album Review: God's Favorite Customer by Father John Misty (8/10)
Father John Misty's God's Favorite Customer, released on June 1, is a gentle bummer. It's a quality album, but riddled with melancholy. The weirdness in ... -
Album Review: Andrew Distel - It Only Takes Time (8/10)
A mainstay on the Chicago jazz scene, trumpeter and vocalist Andrew Distel is one of those indie regional treasures whose multitude of powerhouse talents demands ... -
Album Review: David K. Mathews - The Fantasy Vocal Sessions, Vol. 1, Standards (7/10)
This “other” Dave Mathews is a Bay Area jazz wonder, a 40-year sideman who started his career with Tower of Power, backed Etta James and ... -
Album Review: A Plus - Pride Liberty Detroit (8/10)
Detroit born sisters Anesha and Antea Birchett may just be pop music’s best-kept secret. They’ve written songs for a mind-blowing client list of top drawer ... -
Album Review: Adam Holzman - Truth Decay (8/10)
“Optimistic music in the age of fear.” That phrase is marked on the album’s inner sleeve. And it is pretty adventurous, upbeat and fearless at ...