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MISSING PERSONS – Dreaming

April 20, 2020

Cleopatra 2020 Marking their 40th anniversary with a covers collection, American ensemble fathom the depth of despair to find hope. “Destination Unknown” has always been not only this band’s hit single but also a motto because Dale Bozzio’s didn’t really … Continue reading →

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VARIOUS ARTISTS – Punk Rock Christmas 2

December 2, 2019

Cleopatra 2019 Pinning down the season, aggro-ridden mob let it loose and get down with it. Yuletide is the time of silliness, and who’s better to tackle the holiday’s ludicrous aspects than artists whose usual modus operandi has always been … Continue reading →

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PAT TRAVERS – Swing!

September 2, 2019

Purple Pyramid 2019 Giving the rhythm everything he’s got, Canadian guitar slinger is transported in the golden age of big bands to get his rocks off. If “Boom Boom (Out Go The Lights)” didn’t really evoke the patina of juke … Continue reading →

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MITCH RYDER – Detroit Breakout!

August 16, 2019

Cleopatra 2019 Setting his wheels on fire, Motor City’s primal screamer uncovers a sacred cache of soul classics – and other chestnuts – in the company of unusual suspects. For all the racket this artist used to make in the … Continue reading →

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THE MEMBERS – Version

August 4, 2019

Cleopatra 2019 Four decades on from their debut, English punks pay homage to kindred spirts and give their own spin to familiar melodies. It’s become a even for former nonconformists to resort to cover albums instead of performing original material … Continue reading →

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