Review: The Pursuit of Happiness – ICON (Universal Music Canada)
When they hit the Muchmusic airwaves in the late 80’s, The Pursuit of Happiness was truly a breath of fresh air. Boasting quirky, clever lyrics, fantastic boy-girl harmonies and a[…]
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Review: Rodney Crowell – Close Ties (New West / Warner Music Canada)
In listening to the latest masterpiece from treasured Americana songwriter Rodney Crowell, it’s evident that mortality is on his mind. At 66 years of age, you can’t blame him, especially[…]
Review: Chris Thile & Brad Mehldau – Chris Thile & Brad Mehldau (Nonesuch / Warner Music Canada)
While both Chris Thile and Brad Mehldau are acclaimed, respected artists in their own right – Thile performs with progressive bluegrass outfit the Punch Brothers, Mehldau is an innovative jazz[…]
Review: The Sadies – Northern Passages (Dine Alone)
Over the course of the last 23 years, few bands have seemingly conquered as much territory as Toronto group The Sadies. The ultimate collection of musical chameleons, the group has[…]
Review: Whitney Rose – South Texas Suite (Six Shooter Records/Universal Music Canada)
I’ve been proudly singing the praises of Prince Edward Island native Whitney Rose to anyone that will listen since I first saw her perform in late 2013. Unfortunately for me[…]
Review: Barry Gibb – In The Now (Sony Music Canada)
Few voices in pop music are as distinct as Barry Gibb’s, but even fewer have cemented the momentous place in history that he has curated over the last 50 years.[…]
Review: Mother Love Bone – On Earth As It Is: The Complete Works (Universal Music Canada)
Before Pearl Jam precursor band Mother Love Bone were given the chance to shine on the international stage, their light was prematurely snuffed out with the fatal drug overdose of[…]
Review: Crowded House Shines In Reissue Campaign
Late last year, acclaimed Aussie band Crowded House reissued their six studio releases – 1986’s self-titled effort, Temple Of Low Men (1988), 1991’s Woodface, Together Alone (1993), 2007’s Time On[…]
Review: Rush – Time Stand Still DVD (Anthem / Universal Music Canada)
After more than four decades of travelling the world, Canadian rock institution Rush hasn’t permanently called it quits, but has essentially sworn off undertaking any large-scale tours in the future.[…]
Review: Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow – Memories In Rock: Live In Germany (CD / DVD) (Eagle Rock / Universal Music Canada)
In June 2016, after almost 20 years of exclusively pursuing the folk-Renaissance inspired group Blackmore’s Night, former Deep Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore made a triumphant return to rock music. At[…]