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HARRY CHAPIN – Some More Stories: Live At Radio Bremen 1977

February 24, 2020

MiG 2020 New York troubadour brings his aural movies to the Old World and weaves a wonderful narrative out of familiar stories. It’s difficult to imagine that an artist of Harry Chapin’s caliber could, for more than a decade, leave … Continue reading →

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KARNEY – Better

February 16, 2020

A K Karney Music 2020 Sometimes growing so tired, American songstress stresses her optimism in the time of turmoil. Anna Karney can be uncompromising – as illustrated by her 2018 full-length offering – but the San Fransican wouldn’t allow such … Continue reading →

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JACOPO PAUSA – The Truth

February 12, 2020

Jacopo Pausa 2019 Brescian artist brings on a tight-but-loose debut album to flesh out observations in vibrant sound. Hailing from Lombardy, Jacopo Pausa might be expected to demonstrate a certain reserve – as opposed to overall Italian expressiveness – yet … Continue reading →

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CARY GRACE – Lady Of Turquoise

February 2, 2020

2020 Freedom is a cunning trap: unpredictable enchantress charts a dark course – and casts a welcome curse – through space, spasm and time. Meeting Cary Grace’s new persona every time she releases a record doesn’t make her fans’ life … Continue reading →

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RED56 – Eminence Funk

January 31, 2020

Red56 2019 Soul-soothing and bone-shattering groove from experienced scenesters who flesh out their simpatico numbers with lushly orchestrated tension. Here’s a case of title saying it all yet withholding its gist. Bass and voice are basically the only things this … Continue reading →

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