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Tom Petty: Highway Companion (2006)
Tom Petty was recently quoted in USA Today as saying that he feels "relevant." And for a 55 year-old rock star to feel relevant in today's "flavor-of-the-month" music scene is really saying…
WOLFMOTHER (2006) CD Review
So you find yourself in your 1970's kitchen hankerin' for some classic rock. Let's say you start with some Zeppelin, then stir in some Rush and Styx, and for good measure, a sprinkle of Spinal Tap.…
Dave Weckl Band: Synergy (1999)
Dave Weckl's fifth CD would have been just another good one in a string of many save one thing: the addition of guitar great Buzz Feiten to his usual outstanding rhythm section of Tommy Kennedy on…
The Bittersweets – The Life You Always Wanted (2006)
If you are like me, turning on the tv or radio these days can be discouraging. What is passing for music in the mainstream today is depressing. American Idol has actually become a legitimate…
Rodney Lee: The Satellite Orchestra (2006)
You could say this is the review I've been waiting over 20 years to write; I've known Rodney Lee since the day we walked into our first Jazz Ensemble rehearsal at the University of Texas in Austin,…
Fourplay: X (2006)
Fourplay X may be their strongest release in over 10 years, and is a welcome relief after their previous weak outing (Journey). It's nice to see this jazz super-group still going strong at ten CD's,…
Corinne Bailey Rae (2006) CD Review
As the first few notes float out of your speakers, you know you have found something special in Corinne Bailey Rae. This record will wash over you and take you to a better place, guaranteed. Could…
Mike Stern: Who Let The Cats Out? (2006)
Guitarist/composer Mike Stern has had a recent string of strong releases with Grammy nominations, and this one is no exception. In fact, Who Let The Cats Out? could finally land him a much deserved…
Batman Begins DVD Review - Widescreen
Yes, yet another comic book based movie, but a darn good one. This movie is quite different from its predecessors. It takes on a much darker, much more serious side to the tale of Batman. Batman…
Death Cab for Cutie – Transatlanticism SACD Review
Death Cab for Cutie – Transatlanticism SACD Review