Every now and then, I come across a record like Delain’s that for some weird reason seems to call out to me for a listen despite past history.

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Neal Schon is set to release his second solo project since Journey’s Eclipse, neither of which have had much in common with the melodic rock that made his band famous. That is, except for one song, included on the forthcoming So U. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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“The Star Club Tapes”: this very phrase inspires spirited debate among Beatles fans.

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