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Album Review: Sometimes

Sometimes, by Jamie O’Neal Jamie O’Neal was, at least for a little while, a moderately popular country singer with hits like “There Is No Arizona” and “When I Think About Angels.” But if her music was certainly decent, she didn’t … Continue reading

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Album Review: Rockin’ With The Rhythm

Rockin’ With The Rhythm, by the Judds As the second full album I have listened to by the Judds, I have to say that the 1980s are a strange era of country music. Despite growing up in the country, this … Continue reading

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Album Review: Master Of Puppets

Master Of Puppets, by Metallica By the time they were beginning work on their third album, Metallica had moved from the minor leagues to a larger label, and their earlier albums had slowly grown into popular albums that demonstrated that … Continue reading

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Album Review: Look Into The Future

Look Into The Future, by Journey Only one year after their debut, Journey recorded eight songs for their follow-up album. It is unclear if the band itself was aiming for pop success, but at least in terms of the runtime … Continue reading

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Album Review: Journey (1975)

Journey, by Journey In the period from the late 1970’s to the mid-1980’s, Journey was among the most successful bands on the planet, with a pleasing arena rock sound that led to massive album sales and numerous hit singles that … Continue reading

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Album Review: When Christmas Comes Around….

When Christmas Comes Around…., by Kelly Clarkson For the record, I review this album upon request as someone who does not happen to celebrate Christmas. I have discussed my thoughts about the season on numerous occasions and do not wish … Continue reading

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Album Review: Points On The Curve

Points On The Curve, by Wang Chung Although they are best remembered for their smash hit “Everybody Have Fun Tonight,” so much so that the band has often been labeled (incorrectly) as a one-hit wonder, in reality the band had … Continue reading

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Album Review: Midnights

Midnights, by Taylor Swift It has been some time since I could consider myself even modestly a fan of Taylor Swift, and as is sometimes the case I am not sure exactly how it happened nor was I aware of … Continue reading

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Album Review: Mama’s Big Ones

Mama’s Big Ones, by Cass Elliott Cass Elliott remains known today, to the extent that she is known, for fat jokes and speculation about the cause of her death–which was a heart attack during her early 30’s. And it is … Continue reading

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Album Review: Aerial

Aerial, by Kate Bush No one would ever accuse Kate Bush of being a prolific artist. That said, she has always aimed at quality over quantity, and if her artistic production has waned over the course of her career, an … Continue reading

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