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With ‘In Between Evolution,’ the Tragically Hip Struck a Hopeful Pose Once More

Released 15 years ago today, the Tragically Hip’s ‘In Between Evolution’ returned to a typical but sadly uncommon search for beauty.

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The Police – ‘Everyone Stares: The Police Inside Out’ (2019)

‘Everyone Stares’ lets fans into the Police’s inner sanctum as they experience key early victories – and early frustrations, too.

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James Taylor – ‘One Man Band’ (2007; 2019 reissue)

The first-ever vinyl reissue of James Taylor’s ‘One Man Band’ live album prompts a re-evaluation.

Songs About Brain Power From Metallica, Ramones, Elvis Presley + Others: Odd Couples

Songs About Brain Power From Metallica, Ramones, Elvis Presley + Others: Odd Couples

Songs about brain power by Metallica, Ramones, Elvis Presley and others square off in a new edition of JC Mosquito’s Odd Couples.

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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.

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Sarah Gail Brand – ‘All Will Be Said, All to Do Again’ (2019)

Sarah Gail Brand has been described as “the most exciting trombone player for years,” and I agree.

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Mark Anthony K and the Lower 3rd Collective – ‘The 4 Song EP’ (2019)

Hopefully, this is just a brief taste of a larger future offering from Mark Anthony K and the Lower 3rd Collective.

Here's How to Fix the Mike Keneally Band's Slightly Flawed 'Dog'

Here’s How to Fix the Mike Keneally Band’s Slightly Flawed ‘Dog’

Mike Keneally’s ‘Dog’ kicked off 15 years ago this month with a lot of raw, minimalist rock-guitar type of music, then inexplicably stumbled.

'A Ghost is Born' Presented Wilco at Their Most Earnest and Honest

‘A Ghost is Born’ Presented Wilco at Their Most Earnest and Honest

15 years ago this month, Wilco released an album that sounded like someone at the bottom, looking up.

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Rickie Lee Jones – ‘Kicks’ (2019)

Is this the best Rickie Lee Jones album of covers? No, but it is always engaging and occasionally compelling.