Alejandro Escovedo Reinvents, Reinterprets, and Rediscovers
On Echo Dancing, Alejandro Escovedo’s musical personality shines, from romantic balladeer to nefarious punk, from heartland messiah to experimental maven.
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The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis Deliver Thrills
Imagine a train that seems to be going off the rails yet keeps on track, and you’ll get a sense of what The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis sounds like.
‘Forty Love’ Is a Solid Set Point for D-A-D
Even if Forty Love isn’t a definitive summation of D-A-D’s career, it’s a nice introduction to this long-time Danish rock band you’ve heard but never heard of.
Judas Priest Are Almost Invincible with This Shield
Judas Priest are synonymous with classic metal, even if recent releases are less memorable, their music still pulverizes most of the competition.
Steve Hackett Explores Many Sides on ‘The Circus and the Nightwhale’
Steve Hackett proves he’s still a force to be reckoned with in progressive rock. He delivers an album worthy of his legacy while pointing to the future.