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Music review: A.J. Croce – ‘By Request’

The son of the late Jim Croce, A.J. Croce has been following his own very successful musical path since the release of his eponymous debut album in 1993.After suffering a tragic loss, Croce finds comfort and strength on his latest offering through the familiarity of songs he would previous ...

Music review: Foo Fighters – ‘Medicine at Midnight’

The latest album by the Foo Fighters sounds unlike any of the band’s previous efforts. Frontman Dave Grohl has stated he wanted to make a party album. Sparked by elements of pop, funk and rock, “Medicine at Midnight” achieves Grohl’s vision.For me, the new material draws comparisons to ...

Music review: Neal Schon – ‘Universe’

Guitar virtuoso Neal Schon displays his musical diversity with an impassioned set of instrumentals infused with various genres on his latest solo release.“Universe” prominently demonstrates why he is one of the best guitarists in the business with the spotlight brightly shining on Schon’s ...

Music review: Paul McCartney – ‘McCartney III’

They say all good things come in threes. If that holds to be true, then the latest release from Paul McCartney fulfills the promise he started with the acoustic leanings of 1970’s “McCartney,” continued with bursts of electronic flavorings on 1980’s “McCartney II” and ultimately ...

Music review: Carrie Underwood – ‘My Gift’

With Thanksgiving and all its pandemic restrictions a distant memory and Christmas Day fast approaching, I’ve spent the majority of my brief holiday break previewing the latest Christmas music releases.Those close to me know that I am a Christmas music enthusiast with over 300 Christmas ...

Music Review: AC/DC – ‘Power Up’ (copy)

“I got the power to electrify,” snarls Brian Johnson on the opening track of AC/DC’s new album “Power Up.”After the passing of rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young in 2017, a series of illnesses, arrests and legal issues threatened to end the band’s hard rock reign. Down but never out, ...