Articles by: Beverly Paterson

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The Foundations – Baby Now That I’ve Found You (1967): On Second Thought

The Foundations’ ‘Baby Now That I’ve Found You’ didn’t just aspire to Motown’ classic sound. They captured it.

One Track Mind: Grace Marino, "Survive" from The Initiative (2014)

One Track Mind: Grace Marino, “Survive” from The Initiative (2014)

Grace Marino’s “Survive” is a heart-gripping song from the Initiative’s terrific self-titled debut album.

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One Track Mind: Marty Penrose + Taylor Penrose, “Gettin’ It Together” (2014)

This song bustles and boogies with soul and sweat.

Forgotten series: Cashman and West, "American City Suite" (1972)

Forgotten series: Cashman and West, “American City Suite” (1972)

This was the kind of moody, piano-oriented drama later associated with Billy Joel.

One Track Mind: Nino Bisignano and the Initiative, "Anymore" (2014)

One Track Mind: Nino Bisignano and the Initiative, “Anymore” (2014)

Anchored by a cool-cat groove, this ropes together swing, jazz, and pop.

Willow Willow - Listening To Music (2014)

Willow Willow – Listening To Music (2014)

‘Listening to Music,’ from Jessica Vohs and Miranda Zeiger’s Willow Willow, makes you remember why you enjoy music in the first place.

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One Track Mind: Jon Kanis, “Make A Wish” from Fundamentalism Is The Only Way (2014)

Frugally arranged, yet intense, “Make A Wish” is a real keeper.

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The Electric Prunes – WaS (2014)

A new release that injects inventive ideas into vintage concepts.

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One Track Mind: The Initiative’s Natalie + Zachary Wilksch, “Can’t Get Your Face Off My Mind” (2014)

This boasts all the essential nutrients required in a hit single.

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Books: Encyclopedia Walking: Pop Culture and the Alchemy Of Rock ‘n’ Roll, by Jon Kanis

Jon Kanis’ writing is interesting, intelligent, and intimate.