Jason Gould, Dangerous Man Review

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Jason Gould, the son of recording legend Barbra Streisand and actor Elliott Gould, has released his first full length album, Dangerous Man. The CD was produced by the legend that is Quincy Jones/Qwest Records and contains 12-tracks that are a mixture of standards, pop songs, and original songs. Dangerous Man features four songs Co-written by … Read more

Carolyn Lee Jones, In a Long White Room Review

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Vocalist Carolyn Lee Jones debuted on the Dallas jazz scene in 2008. Though her primary career entailed traveling the world for luxury retailers, it was her formative years that would end up being the largest influence on her. She has released three successful CDs on the independent Catn’round Sound, including her latest In a Long White Room. … Read more

Various Artist, A Very ROC Christmas Review

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Roc Nation artists have come together for A Very ROC Christmas album, featuring original holiday songs by: Yo Gotti, Fabolous, DJ Khaled, Justine Skye, DNCE, DJ Mustard, Victory, JS Ondara and James.  The nine tracks bring everything one would expect from the aforementioned line-up. With both a clean and explicit version available, this album is … Read more

Laura Pausini, Laura Xmas (Deluxe) Review

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Laura Pausini is a mezzo-soprano with a classic and powerful voice.  Pausini is mainly a melodic pop singer, with influences from various genres, including: Latin music, soul music and rock music. Her music is characterized by the key elements of romanticism, optimism, melancholy and surrounding melodies. Laura Xmas (English Version) is the Italian superstar’s first … Read more

Sylvia Bennett Baby, It’s Cold Outside Review

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Sylvia Bennett was born in Italy, yet raised in America, was this continental beginning the extra special international flair that garnered this Grammy nominated international recording artist and song-writer that extra something special to attract the legendary Lionel Hampton to hire Sylvia as his main vocal feature.  Well, speculation or not, Bennett has performed at … Read more

Great Lake Swimmers Reviews: They Don’t Make Them Like That Anymore

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Great Lake Swimmers return with a holiday EP titled, They Don’t Make Them Like That Anymore. A four track Christmas themed EP that contains two new songs and two traditional Christmas songs. This Canadian band has a relaxed melodic pop folk-rock vibe. The band is lead by singer-songwriter Tony Dekker and this EP will offer … Read more

Morrissey Review: Low in High School

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Most of us were introduced to Morrissey when he was fronting the Smiths in the ’80s. Even in the ‘80s Morrissey was speaking to the feeling that his records would speak to deeper political motivations and his zealous views of society. His latest release, Low in High School, again sees him focusing on his purpose: … Read more

Karen Atkins Review: In My Room

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Can music change the world, well it just might? Especially in the hands of healer Karen Atkins, I say healer because truly after listening to her music, you feel a sense of healing and serenity; and you may not exactly know why until you dig in to the details of the tuning.  Atkins has not … Read more

Rachel Platten Review: Waves

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Rachel Platten hits the airwaves with her new full-length album Waves.  Her 2015 hit single, “Fight Song,” shook the pop world and now with her strong following of “Plattenums,” the anticipated Waves has arrived. Platten continues with her social and political messages within her lyrics. Her music is still catchy as ever, and her singing … Read more