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Paul Carrack

Paul Carrack

by | Nov 24, 2018

Paul Carrack has added value to every ensemble he has played with. His series of solo albums are rich with tuneful and relatable songs that seem to stand outside time and trends and like Randy Newman or George Jones you will still enjoy them for years to come. This time around with the release of These Days, the songcraft and top-notch players have created a genuine classic album. Carrack gives direct and informative answers, so do please enjoy this relaxed conversation…

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Nikka Costa – Nikka & Strings, Underneath and In Between

Nikka Costa – Nikka & Strings, Underneath and In Between

by | Jun 24, 2017

Long this writer’s favourite r&b singer, Nikka Costa’s recording are often played hereabouts. Her work with Prince is well-known and her duet on an early Van Hunt recording ( Mean Sleep) remains an example of stellar collaboration. So on this occasion she has completed a crowd-funding venture to create a collection of – mostly – versions of songs by others. And in the company of a set of string players.

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Dreamgirls – OST

Dreamgirls – OST

by | May 11, 2017

So… thirty five years after its original inception, a new theatre musical version the show and of course in the wake of the fabulously-received musical film heads for London and this double-CD album gives us all the songs.

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Alice Cooper – 21 Reasons To Love Alice Cooper

Alice Cooper – 21 Reasons To Love Alice Cooper

by | May 11, 2017

There’s something endearing about the notion of one of the Great Wild Men Of Rock playing golf with the late dry-as-dust comedian George Burns. But Alice Cooper – born Vincent Furnier – has some intrinsic skills that have ensured his staying power as a performer.

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Dan Reed (Dan Reed Network) – Fighting Another Day

Dan Reed (Dan Reed Network) – Fighting Another Day

by | Jan 13, 2017

Dan Reed originally formed the Dan Reed Network in Portland, Oregon, United States in the 198os to both public and critical acclaim which resulted in packed out local clubs. Since then, Dan Reed Network have cut several albums with their most recent ‘Fight Another Day’ being released by Frontiers Music SRL in June 2016.

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