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November 4, 2016 by Simon Sweetman

To Infinity and (Sadly) Beyond: I’d Rather Read The Poetry of Bryan Adams

Ryan Adams released a book of poems called Infinity Blues. It is horrific! Adams is not known for his filter – 190 albums in 4 weeks – and while people can praise his honest, direct approach to lyrics with songs like Come Pick Me Up and Oh My Sweet Carolina, those same people better have […]

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May 9, 2016 by Simon Sweetman

Cyndi Lauper: Detour

Cyndi Lauper Detour Sire/Warners I’m a huge Cyndi Lauper fan – but I couldn’t tolerate Memphis Blues, she hiccupped her way through a range of blues classics that was, at best, comical but mostly just insulting. It undersold Cyndi’s true talent too – she’s a great singer, a strong character voice with an innate theatricality. […]

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June 17, 2013 by Simon Sweetman

Rhiain And The Utter Strangers: Heartplusmelody

Rhiain And The Utter Strangers Heartplusmelody Independent/Bandcamp I want you to imagine a place where Joana Newsom and Ani DiFranco meet, morph and shriek out into the night. I want you to imagine a high school musical that features someone who is not quite sure whether they want to be Regina Spektor or Fiona Apple […]