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Quick Spins: Robert Randolph, Chrissie Hynde and Valve Bone Woe

Robert Randolph & The Family Band Brighter Days (Mascot) www.robertrandolph.net As many musicians know, mastering the pedal steel guitar is no small feat. It is deceptively complicated, and is mastered by few. Robert Randolph is one of the few, getting the call whenever the likes of Eric Clapton need that certain something. New Jersey native […]

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Quick Spins: Neil Young, Sum 41 & Trip Wire

By Dan Pavelich Neil Young & Stray Gators Tuscaloosa (Reprise) www.neilyoung.com $18.99 “Tuscaloosa” documents Neil Young’s tour to promote his iconic 1973 record, “Harvest.” Young seems a bit subdued in this eleven-song set, proceeding as if he’s not certain that he’s even performing before the right audience. The band deftly supports Young, with “After The […]

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Quick Spins: Paul McCartney, Thom Yorke & Mike Love

By Dan Pavelich Paul McCartney CHOBA B CCCP (Capitol) www.paulmccartney.com $17.99 With Paul McCartney’s advancing age, it should come as no surprise that he’s getting his musical affairs in order, before the inevitable occurs. As such, we can expect a parade of reissues and deluxe editions of past releases, both solo and with Wings. CHOBA […]

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Quick Spins: Keb’ Mo’, Madonna and the Jonas Brothers

By Dan Pavelich Keb’ Mo’ Oklahoma (Concord) www.kebmo.com $15.99 Keb’ Mo’ may not be a household name, but he is definite confirmation that the blues didn’t die with B.B. King and Willie Dixon. Mo’ is a capable guitarist, but his greatest strength is his chameleon songwriter ability. With one foot deeply planted in the Mississippi […]

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Quick Spins: Springsteen Heads West!

By Dan Pavelich Bruce Springsteen Western Stars (Columbia) www.Bruce Springsteen.com $16.99 I have wondered all of my life, if Bruce Springsteen was born and raised in New Jersey, why then does he sing with an old-timey cowboy accent? Even his speaking voice might leave you thinking that he might be Sam Elliot’s little brother. I […]

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Quick Spins: Back To The 80’s! Whitesnake & Stray Cats!

Stray Cats 40 (Surfdog) $15.99 Reforming to celebrate their 40th anniversary, Brian Setzer, Slim Jim Phantom & Lee Rocker have uncorked a real vintage winner with “40.” The party takes off with “Cat Fight (Over A Dog Like Me)” and “Rock It Off,” both of which stand among their best. Setzer’s big band activities have […]

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Quick Spins: Electric Revolution releases Burn It Down

Electric Revolution Burn It Down (self-released) As local bands go, these guys are making some serious progress. After the release of an indie e.p. a few years ago, their line-up was in flux, in search of just the right puzzle pieces that would take them to the next level. Bassist Chad Imler and guitarist Brock […]

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Let’s get that Christmas cheer going

Longtime local music maven Dan Pavelich has joined us at Racine County Eye. Look for Dan’s weekly CD and LP reviews, Quick Spins, as well as news about local musicians, gigs, and recordings of interest. CeCe Winans: Something’s Happening! A Christmas Album (PSG) www.cecewinans.com This is not CeCe’s first foray into Christmas music, though I believe […]

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Quick Spins: A slaughter, a spaceman and holiday six-strings

Longtime local music maven Dan Pavelich has joined us at Racine County Eye. Look for Dan’s weekly CD and LP reviews, Quick Spins, as well as news about local musicians, gigs, and recordings of interest. Slaughter Party The After Party (SP) Local band Slaughter Party is one prolific group. Earlier this year, they released their […]

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