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Chad Bradford, “At Christmas Time” (2015): One Track Mind

Even if you don’t celebrate Christmas, you’re still sure to appreciate both the message and melody of Bradford’s song that illuminates with classic purity.

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The Shadows of Knight “Someone Like Me” (1967): One Track Mind

Tautly performed and as contagious as the chicken pox, the Shadows of Knight’s “Someone Like Me” deserved a far better showing.

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The folkiest moment on Queen’s Night at the Opera was still a trip

Released this month in 1975, Queen’s ‘A Night at the Opera’ boasted a stunning musical promiscuity. They even found a way to take folk rock to outer space.

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Rockin’ Horse, “The Biggest Gossip in Town” (1971): One Track Mind

Pure of heart and hopelessly hummable, Rockin’ Horse’s “The Biggest Gossip In Town” is pop rock perfection.

Bulldog - 'Bulldog' (1972): Forgotten Series

Bulldog – ‘Bulldog’ (1972): Forgotten Series

Not long after the Rascals split, ex-members Gene Cornish and Dino Danelli formed Bulldog – a short-lived, always-fun, seemingly always-on-the-run soul revue.

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The Byrds’ Turn! Turn! Turn! offered a message of hope in troubled times

50 years ago, ‘Turn! Turn! Turn!’ captured both the political and musical climate of the era – even as it confirmed the Byrds’ ascension.

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The Lemon Clocks – Time to Fly (2015)

The Lemon Clocks’ ‘Time to Fly,’ released today, showcases a band that’s honestly as good as the fine folks they’ve been inspired by.

Elton John's unfairly criticized Rock of the Westies deserves another listen

Elton John’s unfairly criticized Rock of the Westies deserves another listen

Economic and simple, Elton John’s ‘Rock of the Westies’ arrived in October 1975 to mixed reviews. In hindsight, however, it’s a fine collection.

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The Outryders, “Over the Scars / Look at What You’ve Done” (2015): One Track Mind

Joe Algeri and the Outryders show a commitment to a kind of pop rock that, no matter what the fad of the day may be, will always stir the heart.

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Hurricane No. 1 – Find What You Love and Let It Kill You (2015)

Packed with powerful, melodic vocals and a string of energetic performances, Hurricane No. 1’s new album is a perfect melding of pop and hard rock.