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THE BEST 55 NEW ALBUMS OF 2015-PART ONE.

THE BEST 55 NEW ALBUMS OF 2015-PART ONE. As I continue my look back through 2015, we get to the best albums of 2105. Usually, I choose fifty albums. This year was such a good year for music. So much so, that I increased the list to fifty-five. The artists represented, come from all over …

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THE TWENTY BEST NORDIC WAVE ALBUMS OF 2015-PART 1.

THE TWENTY BEST NORDIC WAVE ALBUMS OF 2015-PART 1. For the last few years, Norway has one of the most vibrant music scenes. Gradually, groups from other parts of the Nordic region are beginning to make waves. So it makes sense to add a new category to this 2015’s best of series, the best Nordic …

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AS THE TIRED TRAINS CROSS EUROPE-LUCID MOMENTS-VINYL EDITION.

AS THE TIRED TRAINS CROSS EUROPE-LUCID MOMENTS-VINYL EDITION. Nowadays, the gonzo music journalist approaches press releases with a degree of cynicism. They’ve decided to take Public Enemy’s advice and; “don’t believe the hype.” That’s not surprising. Usually, when an artist or band sends an album to be reviewed, it comes complete with a press release …

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AS THE TIRED TRAINS CROSS EUROPE-LUCID MOMENTS.

AS THE TIRED TRAINS CROSS EUROPE-LUCID MOMENTS. “Don’t believe the hype.” So sung Public Enemy in 1988. They could’ve been describing some of press releases that come the way of music critics. That’s not the case with the press release that accompanied the forthcoming album from As The Tired Trains Cross Europe. Their debut album …

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