While cover versions seldom eclipse the originals, some of them push well beyond the realms of imitation and mediocrity, approaching greatness in their own right.
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‘The Songstress’ is the perfect title for Ms. Baker's first album for indeed she is precisely this, in spades.
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While cover versions seldom eclipse the originals, some of them push well beyond the realms of imitation and mediocrity, approaching greatness in their own right.
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For many, Gibb’s second album is his artistic peak. And more broadly, it’s redolent of a time that seemed simpler, or at least less consequential.
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‘American Life’ has aged beautifully, the abundance of its vision to make Madonna's private challenges and triumphs remain intimate and eloquent.
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Celebrating its 11th consecutive year in support of independent record stores worldwide, Record Store Day 2018 takes place Saturday, April 21st.
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Following the runaway success of ‘Diamond Life’ (1984) and ‘Promise’ (1985), Sade lovingly crafted one of their most ambitious efforts to date.
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Because we are able to look at The White Stripes’ music as a whole, complete discography, it’s easy to pinpoint ‘Elephant’ as their magnum opus.
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‘In Ghost Colours’ features a hue of ‘80s revivalism throughout, with heavily reverbed vocals and synth bass in abundance.
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