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Reviews | 10.30.18: Everet Almond’s Triple Pop Play on CD
Everet Almond | An Introduction to Everet Almond (Kool Kat Musik, 2018) Everet Almond | Windsor Field (Kool Kat Musik, 2018) Everet Almond | Everet Almond (Kool Kat Musik, 2018) What I know about Everet Almond I could fit literally on the head of a pin and still have room left for a whole lot… Continue reading
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Reviews | 10.17.18: The Grip Weeds’ Energetic Trip Around the Sun
The Grip Weeds | Trip Around the Sun (Jem, 2018) Either the members of the Grip Weeds are, to coin a phrase, cautiously rambunctious or they’re settling into a new, more connected mindset. And by connected, I mean tugging liberally on yesterday’s signposts at the same time as they’re poised to swim contentedly in contemporary… Continue reading
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And the Winners Are…
By Alan Haber – Pure Pop Radio Two copies of Song, the debut CD by Scott McPherson and Jamie Grant, or as they’re known around town, McPherson Grant, were practically itching to wing their way to lucky winners of our latest Pure Pop Radio contest. And now, the winging shall begin. Congratulations are due to… Continue reading
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Reviews | 10.11.18: Ken Sharp, The Cherry Bluestorms, Lannie Flowers, The Lunar Laugh, and Pat Walsh
Ken Sharp | Beauty in the Backseat (2018) Fancy spinning a big old super-sized love letter to 1970s pop, like the kind you might have heard on AM radio back in the day? Ken Sharp’s fun follow-up to his sterling 2016 long player, New Mourning, might well be just your ticket. Played mostly by Ken… Continue reading
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Reviews | 10.10.18: McPherson Grant’s Song
Win McPherson Grant’s debut CD…Enter below! McPherson Grant | Song (2018) From Tiny Volcano’s Scott McPherson in Tacoma, Washington to Pop Vultures’ Jamie Grant in Toronto, Ontario in Canada and back again, the various song parts created by these two melody wizards flew. All told, they combined to make the magic that informs the duo’s… Continue reading
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Reviews | 9.27.18: The Toms and the Maladaptive Solution
The Toms | “Life Raft” (2018) From the upcoming new and much anticipated Toms album D7, Tommy Marolda’s enticing, acoustic, rhythmic tapestry, awash in warm sixties sensibilities, is a classic slice of songcraft and performance. “Life Raft” is about holding on, taking advantage of second chances, and doing whatever it takes to keep love alive… Continue reading
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Reviews | 9.20.18: Danny Wilkerson, Jay Stansfield’s Charity Single, Dana Countryman and Scott McPherson, and Bryan Estepa
Danny Wilkerson | Wilkerson (Spyderpop, 2018) Working together with Bleu, who produced this superlative pure pop platter and co-wrote the songs, Danny Wilkerson, the always-and-forever Pengwin, has whipped up a self-titled opus that is by far this year’s most affecting collection of catchy, melodic earworms. Joined in the studio by Jellyfish’s Roger Joseph Manning Jr.,… Continue reading
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Reviews | 9.6.18: Nick Piunti and Phyllis Johnson
Nick Piunti | Temporary High (Jem, 2018) The guy in the salmon-colored sneakers about to teeter off the ledge high up off the ground on the cover of Nick Piunti’s new album is just kidding, right? I mean, oh, the horrors! Stay put, my friend, get back inside and crank up the stereo for the… Continue reading
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Klaatu Celebration Week Concludes: John, Dee, Terry (and Alan) Pick Favorite Klaatu Songs
By Alan Haber – Pure Pop Radio Picking your favorite songs by your favorite artists can sometimes be a fairly unreliable exercise, because your three favorites today might be totally different tomorrow. Nevertheless, John Woloschuk, Dee Long, and Terry Draper were happy to play the favorite songs game when I spoke with them recently. Each… Continue reading
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Klaatu Celebration Week Continues: John, Dee and Terry Wax Poetic About Sir Army Suit
By Alan Haber – Pure Pop Radio This week, we’re celebrating the 40th anniversary of Klaatu’s momentous third album, Sir Army Suit, because, as I often say, history is important. With each song, with each collection of songs that we treasure from our favorite artists, we strengthen the musical foundation that we build upon. It… Continue reading
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