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April 15, 2018 by Simon Sweetman

Bettye LaVette: Things Have Changed

Bettye LaVette Things Have Changed Verve Bettye LaVette’s had one hell of a comeback – or an arrival; barely anyone knew about her before, and if they did it was more about her struggles than her music – she’s also got one hell of a colourful backstory and though there was some great music early […]

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May 8, 2017 by Simon Sweetman

Robert Cray & Hi Rhythm: Robert Cray & Hi Rhythm

Robert Cray & Hi Rhythm Robert Cray & Hi Rhythm Jay-Vee Inc./Southbound Here’s a wonderful pairing – Robert Cray (sweet soul voice, great guitar licks) and Steve Jordan (superb drummer and wunderkind producer). Completing this perfect connection is the decision to record in the still-running Royal Studios, home of Hi Records. You know Hi from […]

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September 27, 2015 by Simon Sweetman

Keith Richards: Crosseyed Heart

Keith Richards Crosseyed Heart Republic The third solo album by Keith Richards, his first in over two decades, is easily his best. And while that might not say exactly a whole lot it’s also better – I’m sure of it – than if we’d been given a new Rolling Stones album this year. Okay, okay, […]

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September 19, 2015 by Simon Sweetman

Keith Richards – Under The Influence: Film

Keith Richards: Under The Influence Director: Morgan Neville Tremolo Productions/Radical Media/Netflix Premiering on Netflix this film about Keith Richards was conceived as a promotional video to accompany his new solo album, his first in over two decades. And for the first half of its feature-length running time Keith Richards: Under The Influence still feels like […]