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Willie Nelson – “Country Music” (Music Review)
On April 26, 2010 at 5:18 am***½ (out of 4 stars) Label: Rounder Records Here it is, after quite a few years of decent music, the new Willie Nelson album destined to become another classic. The title says it all – Country Music. It’s pretty simple, and legendary producer T. Bone Burnett has kept the simplicity of the arrangements and instrumentations [...]
Jason Castro – “Jason Castro” (Music Review)
On April 24, 2010 at 5:00 am
**½ (out of 4 stars) Label: Atlantic Summer has come a little early this year, in the form of Jason Castro’s new self-titled album. On the other hand, it’s also a little late. Does anyone really care about an American Idol loser from almost two years ago? The whole iTunes market for American Idol contestants [...]
The Academy of Country Music Awards (TV)
On April 18, 2010 at 3:19 am
This year’s ACM (Academy of Country Music) Awards are a healthy mix of nominees, including some well-deserved newbies and a few veteran nominees who earned a pile of nominations. The awards will be handed out on April 18th in a live-from-Las Vegas broadcast on CBS. Reba McEntire will return for an unprecedented 12th time as [...]
CHLOE (Film Review)
On April 15, 2010 at 6:00 am
* ½ (out of 4 stars) Starring: Julianne Moore, Amanda Seyfried, Liam Neeson Directed by: Atom Egoyan Rated: R (strong language, nudity, sexual themes) Chloe is a sexual thriller, with a lot of tension and a hint of girl-on-girl action thrown in. If that sounds like the kind of movie that you want to check [...]
LAURA BELL BUNDY – “Achin’ & Shakin’” (Music Review)
On April 13, 2010 at 7:00 am
***½ (out of 4 stars) Label: Mercury Nashville Laura Bell Bundy’s new album comes out today, and already she is scheduled to perform her debut single, “Giddy On Up,” at the ACM Awards show to be telecast on CBS on April 18, live from Las Vegas. What makes this so unique is that she isn’t [...]
Slash – “Slash” (Music Review)
On April 12, 2010 at 8:15 am
*** (out of 4 stars) Label: Dik Hayd Records Remember Slash (the top hat that liberates the guitar)? He’s back! After more than 20 years, he has finally released his first solo album, titled simply Slash. But it isn’t really very “solo.” It seems Slash has traded an “appetite for destruction” for an appetite for [...]
Dailey & Vincent – “…Sing the Statler Brothers” (Music Review)
On April 6, 2010 at 7:30 am
*** ½ (out of 4 stars) Label: Rounder Records This is a bluegrass album. Not only is this a bluegrass album – this is the bluegrass album of the year so far. If you like a sweet banjo introduction, followed by a soaring gospel harmony – this music is as good as it gets. Jamie [...]
Erykah Badu – “New Amerykah, Part 2″ (Music review)
On April 1, 2010 at 8:13 am
** ½ (out of 4 stars) Label: Universal Motown The spaced-out R & B singer has tried desperately to stir up a little controversy in her hometown in support of her new album “New Amerykah, Part 2.” In her video for the song “Window Seat,” she walks through Dallas’ Dealey Plaza while stripping naked. Then [...]
Alan Jackson – “Freight Train” (Music Review)
On March 31, 2010 at 11:00 am
*** (out of 4 stars) Label: Arista Nashville This week, Alan Jackson has gotten quite a few mixed reviews for his new album, Freight Train. Speaking as an Alan Jackson fan, I can only assume that this reaction comes from everyone having such incredibly high expectations of everything he puts out. Don’t believe the haters [...]
All we hear is Radio GaGa
On March 30, 2010 at 7:15 am
So Lady Gaga has apparently “outed’ herself. Is anyone surprised? Is this really news? Does anyone really care? I don’t know of anyone who really gave it a second thought when she said she was bisexual. I don’t understand why she feels the need to air her sex life on the tabloids. It would make [...]
Kenny Rogers –Celebrating the first 50 years of his career
On at 6:23 am
Question: Who is the only country recording artist to have a song on the charts in each of the last six decades? Clue: He has had more then 70 hit singles, and sold over 125 million albums. He is also an accomplished producer, photographer, interior decorator, actor and businessman. Answer: Kenny Rogers. That’s right. The [...]
Rodney Atkins – “It’s America” (Music Review)
On March 27, 2010 at 5:00 am
** ½ (out of 4 stars) Label: Curb When Rodney Atkins sang his anthem “If You’re Going Through Hell” in 2006, it established him as a newcomer to the country scene to be reckoned with. He sang with a conviction that you couldn’t help but trust. But like a shining politician full of hope, after [...]
GARY ALLAN – “Get Off On The Pain” (Music Review & CD Giveaway!)
On March 21, 2010 at 6:33 am
*** (out of 4) Label: MCA Nashville Jeff Bridges just won an Oscar for his portrayal of Bad Blake, a gruff country singer/songwriter. If that performance got you interested in checking out some authentic country music, you should know about Gary Allan. From a musical perspective, he is one of the true life “Bad Blakes” [...]
Bach & Friends (DVD Review)
On March 20, 2010 at 6:44 am**** (out of 4 stars) With: Joshua Bell, Bobby McFerrin, Philip Glass, Bela Fleck, Hilary Hahn Directed by: Michael Lawrence Rated: Not rated What better way to celebrate Johann Sebastian Bach’s birthday this week than to order a copy of an extraordinary DVD devoted to some of the greatest interpreters of his music reflecting on [...]
The High Kings (Music Review)
On March 17, 2010 at 6:00 am*** ½ (out of 4) Label: Universal Music Ireland If it’s traditional Irish music with a fresh sound and a soulful delivery you’re after, then you want The High Kings. They are fast becoming known as the traditional Irish group for the 21st century. The High Kings are named after the legendary Kings who claimed [...]
SAM ADAMS – “Boston’s Boy” (Music Review)
On March 11, 2010 at 9:00 amLabel: 1st Round Records *** ½ (out of 4 stars) Warning: This album carries with it an “Explicit Lyrics” sticker. Parents and others who might be offended – head’s up! So a lot of kids are heading to Cabo this weekend. One of them is going there to get the crowd going. His name is [...]
