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The Doughboys – ‘Running For Covers’ (2019)

Rather than deliver these selections note for note, the Doughboys soak them in their own special sauce.

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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.

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Dave Stryker – ‘Eight Track III’ (2019)

Dave Stryker’s third Baby Boomer covers album ‘Eight Track III’ is a can’t-lose proposition because the melodies are rich with timeless soul.

Chicago, "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" (1998): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” (1998): Saturdays in the Park

This holiday update illustrates a point: Chicago is like pizza. Even when it’s not great, it’s still really good.

'A Life in Yes: The Chris Squire Tribute' (2018)

‘A Life in Yes: The Chris Squire Tribute’ (2018)

‘A Life in Yes: The Chris Squire Tribute’ was conceived, produced, recorded and mixed by Squire’s friend and hand-picked replacement Billy Sherwood.

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Bobby Broom and the Organi-Sation – ‘Soul Fingers’ (2018)

Built around rock and pop covers, ‘Soul Fingers’ is a showcase for Bobby Broom’s tone, economy and arranging prowess.

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Judith Owen – redisCOVERed (2018)

Simple, nuanced and damn near perfect, Judith Owen’s ‘RedisCOVERed’ meets and occasionally exceeds all expectations.

The Beatles, "Bad Boy" from Past Masters (1965): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “Bad Boy” from Past Masters (1965): Deep Beatles

Like the Beatles’ other covers, Larry Williams’ “Bad Boy” reveals their roots: In this case, rhythm and blues.

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Laurence Juber – Standard Time (1982; 2018 reissue)

‘Standard Time’ launched Wings guitarist Laurence Juber’s highly respected career as a sophisticated yet graceful finger-style solo performer.

The Beatles, "Act Naturally" from Help! (1965): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “Act Naturally” from Help! (1965): Deep Beatles

“Act Naturally” came, well, naturally for Ringo Starr. He had flirted with country music long before joining the Beatles.