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CD Review: Bob Dylan, “Bob Dylan In Concert – Brandeis University 1963″
A new recovered tape that had been lost for 40 years provides compelling insight into Bob Dylan's earliest days as a songwriter and performer
Read More »CD Review: Paul Simon, “So Beautiful or So What”
We've come to expect great songwriting from Paul Simon. Ken Shane thinks that his new album is his best in a long time, and the finest album of the year so far
Read More »CD Review: Robbie Robertson, “How To Become Clairvoyant”
For his first album in more than ten years, Robbie Robertson recruited an all-star cast of musicians and created the most personal solo album of his career
Read More »CD Review: Buddy Miller, “Buddy Miller’s Majestic Silver Strings”
Buddy Miller has assembled a veritable guitar army for his latest effort, and matched the pickers with a talented roster of singers doing classic country songs
Read More »CD Review: Lucinda Williams, “Blessed”
The great American songwriter Lucinda Williams has returned with her 10th studio album. Ken Shane thinks it's one of the best of her storied career
Read More »CD/DVD Review: Billy Joel, “Live at Shea Stadium”
I’ve had Live at Shea Stadium for a couple of weeks now, and I’ve spent them alternating between watching 30-minute chunks of the film and struggling with what to say about it. Not because
Read More »CD Review: Middle Brother, “Middle Brother”
It may be a bit too early to call them a supergroup, but according to Ken Shane, members of Dawes, Deer Tick, and Delta Spirit have made a fine debut album
Read More »CD Review: The Low Anthem, “Smart Flesh”
The Low Anthem's 2009 album "Oh My God Charlie Darwin" was greeted with critical rapture. Ken Shane tells us if their new album lives up to expectations
Read More »CD Review: The Civil Wars, “Barton Hollow”
The Civil Wars are two powerful voices with a handful of good songs. What more could you want? Ken Shane reviews their new album
Read More »CD Review: Voormann & Friends, “A Sideman’s Journey” (Win the Super Deluxe Version!)
After decades as a renowned sideman, Klaus Voormann has released his first solo album, featuring many of his famous friends. Win the Super Deluxe box set
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