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Saudades de Rock by Extreme I’m glad vocalist Gary Cherone is back with Extreme. While the Van Halen experiment was an interesting diversion, I think Cherone is at his best when paired with guitarist Nuno Bettencourt. The contrast between the former’s showmanship and the latter’s musicianship is what elevates Extreme from a hair band casualty [ READ MORE ]
Havana Winter By Kevin Hearn Kevin Hearn, taking a break from his day job with Barenaked Ladies, has returned with his band Thin Buckle and a fifth solo album, “Havana Winter.” First off, it is a beautiful album. Opener “Coma” is a good representation of what the songs are about: the writing is excellent, the [ READ MORE ]
A Little Happiness By Aimee Allen Her first album was ground under the wheels of corporate machinery, lost in a label merger. A random gang attack left her beaten near death. The post traumatic stress made her recoil from her trademark raucous anthems. Aimee Allen was at a creative crossroads. Can she put aside the [ READ MORE ]