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Music review: Joss Stone – ‘Never Forget My Love’

After the emotional high of Valentine’s Day slowly fades into normal routine, Joss Stone keeps affairs of the heart very real on her latest release.Collaborating once again with Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics, “Never Forget My Love” details a roller coaster ride of feelings experienced ...

Music review: Keb’ Mo’ – ‘Good to Be…’

Keb’ Mo’ returned to his Compton roots during the pandemic and found inspiration in the familiarity of home.“Good to Be…” is the five-time Grammy winner’s latest release, filled with a soothing blend of contemporary blues and R&B tracks that provide keen observations ...

Music review: Elvis Costello – ‘The Boy Named If’

It all started back in 1977 with 13 gritty tracks of punk passion from a nerdy-looking English musician resembling Buddy Holly.“My Aim Is True” was infectious, witty, cynical and empowering as a vigorous expression of youthful angst. With his dynamic debut, Elvis Costello became one of the ...

Music review: Small Jackets – ‘Just Like This’

The latest studio effort by Small Jackets is the perfect way to raucously rock around the Christmas tree this holiday.The Italian rockers leave little doubt about their intentions right from the start by unleashing a guitar-driven gut punch on the opening track “Midnight Town.”With the ...

Music review: Brian Wilson – ‘At My Piano’

Sometimes less is definitely more. That is certainly the case with the latest release by Brian Wilson.For “At My Piano,” Wilson offers solo instrumental renditions of some of his most memorable creations. As an architect of the California sound of the 1960s, 79-year-old Wilson pares down ...

Music review: Steve Perry – ‘The Season’

With the temperatures slowly dropping and the frosty white stuff already making an area appearance, it’s definitely beginning to look and feel a lot like Christmas.Now’s the time for the decorations to go up, gift lists created, dinner parties to be planned, baking recipes prepared and ...