Articles by: Beverly Paterson

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Richard X. Heyman – ‘Pop Circles’ (2019)

A flawless collection of pop rocking shapes and sounds, ‘Pop Circles’ finds Richard X. Heyman in his element once again.

How the Sweet Finally Came Into Their Own With 'Sweet Fanny Adams'

How the Sweet Finally Came Into Their Own With ‘Sweet Fanny Adams’

‘Sweet Fanny Adams,’ thought of as the first genuine album from the Sweet, arrived 45 years ago this month.

Why the Byrds' 'Dr. Byrds and Mr. Hyde' Failed to Meld Disparate Styles

Why the Byrds’ ‘Dr. Byrds and Mr. Hyde’ Failed to Meld Disparate Styles

A reworked edition of the Byrds tried to combine country and psychedelic rock on an album released 50 years ago today.

Spencer Davis Group - 'Gluggo' (1973): Forgotten Series

Spencer Davis Group – ‘Gluggo’ (1973): Forgotten Series

Long overlooked, the Spencer Davis Group’s ‘Gluggo’ stands as a fun and energetic collection of meat-and-potatoes rock and roll.

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Jeremy – ‘Dulcimer Dance’ (2018)

Jeremy Morris embraces another wide array of sonic expressions on his latest inspired endeavor, ‘Dulcimer Dance.’

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The Rascals – ‘The Island of Real’ (1972): Forgotten Series

‘The Island of Real’ catches a fun, cosmopolitan groove, but sales were weak and it somehow became the the last-ever album released by the Rascals.

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Joe Mandica – ‘Presents GROOVES’ (2018)

Bottled tight with an unlimited supply of hooks and melodies, ‘Joe Mandica Presents GROOVES’ yields one spectacular song after another.

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Joe Mandica, “I Feel Fine” (1980): One Track Mind

A charming trip down memory lane, Joe Mandica’s vintage take on the Beatles will indeed make you feel fine!

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Hue Gower – ‘Guitarophilia’ (1984; 2018 reissue)

Huw Gower’s commitment to the sound and style of his former band the Records rings loud and clear on the newly reissued ‘Guitarophilia.’

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Tol-puddle Martyrs – Another Earth (2018)

Not only is ‘Another Earth’ an ace addition to the Tol-puddle Martyrs’ legacy, but a worthy contribution to today’s music scene.