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Songs That Touch My Soul, Twelve

Posted on May 18, 2010

Article first published as Songs That Touch My Soul, Twelve on Blogcritics. We all have them, songs that seem to speak right to that secret place in your soul – sometimes secret even from you. They flow into you, through … Continue reading →

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Love Sex Confusion

Posted on May 18, 2010

Article first published as Music Review: The Ruse – Love Sex Confusion, on Blogcritics. On British television there is a commercial for a new yoghurt called Perle de Lait; in the commercial a woman makes a tastes-sour, unhappy, before face … Continue reading →

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My Favourite Albums of 2009

Posted on January 14, 2010

At this time of year everyone writes their Top Ten albums of the year, and I usually do the same. However it has often occurred to me that my most listened to album of the year was sometimes NOT an … Continue reading →

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A Fine Frenzy – Bomb In A Birdcage

Posted on September 7, 2009

Once upon a time I had a special friend named Tate. Tate and I shared many pleasures, music being one of the most enduring and enlightening. His taste in music was a most eclectic mix of everything from bubblegum-pop to … Continue reading →

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Green River Ordinance – Out of My Hands

Posted on June 18, 2009

Green River Ordinance (GRO) is a band that I have been championing since I first met and interviewed frontman Josh Jenkins back in 2006. I said then “Every once in a while you come across a band so great, so … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Albums of 2008

Posted on January 23, 2009

Yet another year has passed and it’s time to name the top ten best albums of 2008. You will have heard of a few but may not have heard of others. If you’re looking to be exposed to new music, … Continue reading →

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How To Be Well Read – Little Women

Posted on January 20, 2009

I’ve been there. I know what it’s like to try to become well read. I understand that it all seems so daunting, almost overwhelming. You can feel like you need to be well read, or at the very least highly … Continue reading →

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Bands to watch in 2009

Posted on January 17, 2009

Independent music is a very hot topic right now on the music scene. It used to be that indie bands were really only popular within a region and with local fans, but with the internet becoming a dominant force for … Continue reading →

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Songs That Touch My Soul, Eleven

Posted on October 28, 2008

We all have them, songs that seem to touch a secret place in your soul – sometimes secret even from you. They can grow and occasionally fester like an open wound, or they can fill you up, inspire you, and … Continue reading →

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Crosby Loggins and the Light – We All Go Home

Posted on July 16, 2008

If your father was a Grammy-winning musician who had numerous top ten hits, there would undoubtedly be a lot of pressure to produce similar results – if you chose to follow the same career path. Let's face it, so few … Continue reading →

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