Why Are There No Rap Covers?
Rap covers succeed when they take a song with universal lyrics and give it a complimentary coat of new paint.
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Did The Jam Have a Perfect Cover?
Where Curtis Mayfield lays back, The Jam lean forward.
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The Greatest American Rock ‘N’ Roll Band Is…
When considering the Greatest American Rock band, apply the three C’s: Critical acclaim, Commercial success, and Cultural relevance.
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Yo-Yo Ma and the Impetuousness of Youth
Like wine, some musicians get better with age.
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Local Artist Spotlight: Bette Smith
Bette Smith’s new music sounds like a party
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The Worst Pop Song of All Time?
“Hey Soul Sister” is a memorable, significant song, but for all the wrong reasons.
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Comfort Club Explores Distance, Defeat, and How to Disconnect Yourself from Your Ex
Colin Tracey discusses the feelings of those of us who love too hard, struggle to let go, and are afraid to be alone.
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The Madness of Keith Moon
His timekeeping was sloppy, but his feel was amazing.
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Ringdown is a Let-Down, But Caroline Shaw Remains Refreshing
The music of Ringdown sounds more like the music Danni Lee, not Caroline Shaw, wants to make.
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An Unintentional Cover: Jeff Beck’s Superstition
It’s still Stevie Wonder’s song, but Jeff Beck finally made it his for one night.
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