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‘The Smith Tapes 1969-1972: Lost Interviews with Rock Stars & Icons’ (2015): Books

Howard Smith’s ‘Lost Interviews with Rock Stars & Icons’ lends new perspectives on historical figures we thought we knew well.

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Queensryche – Condition Human (2015)

‘Condition Human’ marks the full return of the Queensryche that I know and love.

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Jacob Garchik – Ye Olde (2015)

Jacob Garchik’s ‘Ye Olde’ might be about the hardest rockin’ thinking man’s fusion record in recent memory.

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The Modulators – Try Try Try (2015)

After 30 years away, the Modulators return with an album lathered with sweet melodies, head-nodding breaks, and bright and breezy harmonies.

George Harrison, "Give Me Love [Give Me Peace on Earth]" (1973): One Track Mind

George Harrison, “Give Me Love [Give Me Peace on Earth]” (1973): One Track Mind

We break format in the Deep Beatles series to discuss a George Harrison message that couldn’t be more appropriate for the season, or this time in history.

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Dave Stryker – Messin’ With Mister T (2015)

‘Messin’ With Mister T’ is Dave Stryker’s grand show of appreciation for his former boss, and it only makes us miss tenor sax giant Stanley Turrentine even more.

Toto, "A Million Miles Away" from Turn Back (1981): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “A Million Miles Away” from Turn Back (1981): Toto Tuesdays

Steve Lukather was typically Toto’s go-to guy for ballads, but this David Paich gem shows he’s not the only one who can handle more emotional fare.

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The Blues Magoos, “Jingle Bells!” (1967): One Track Mind

Grab a glass of eggnog, switch on the lava lamp and tune in and turn on to the Blues Magoos and their happening holiday greetings.

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John Ginty – No Filter (2015)

Hammond B3 master John Ginty made a well-rounded roots rock record that’s of the caliber of Randolph, The Black Keys or the Tedeschi-Trucks Band.

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Frank Sinatra – ‘All or Nothing At All’ (2015): Movies

No other project may better capture the complex life of Frank Sinatra, born 100 years ago on Dec. 12, 1915, than HBO’s new film ‘Sinatra: All or Nothing at All.’