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Monthly Archives: November 2020

Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves

By no means a comprehensive list, here are fifteen of the greatest albums by female artists in my library. Again, the order of entry does not imply a ranking, these are all albums I consider to be worthwhile, extraordinary and musically engaging, simply enjoy them!

Posted byRick AdamsNovember 30, 2020Posted inMusicTags:album review, music review, Various Female Artists1 Comment on Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves

Shaken and Stirred

Chances are you’ve never heard of this band or their cross-genre, compelling and satisfying music. Based in Amsterdam, My Baby combine elements of rock, blues, dance, gospel, folk and world music into a witch’s brew of entrancing rhythm and melody.

Posted byRick AdamsNovember 21, 2020Posted inMusicTags:album review, music review, My Baby, Shamanaid3 Comments on Shaken and Stirred

Songbirds

I’ve always been a sucker for layered, nuanced and clear album mixes regardless of musical genre and, in this case, the arrangements and production of traditional and new folk songs is a stellar example.

Posted byRick AdamsNovember 11, 2020Posted inMusicTags:album review, Blue Horse, music review, The Be Good TanyasLeave a comment on Songbirds

Black is a Color Too

Between 1994 and 2003, the year he died, The Man in Black enjoyed a late career surge in popularity and creative output due to producer Rick Rubin’s vision, care, and industry smarts, releasing four albums combining Cash’s unmistakable style with contemporary artist’s songwriting.

Posted byRick AdamsNovember 2, 2020November 2, 2020Posted inMusicTags:album review, American Recordings, Johnny Cash, music reviewLeave a comment on Black is a Color Too
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