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Jeff Lynne Likens Recording His Covers Album To Music School

Arguably, Jeff Lynne’s greatest attribute is his incredibly distinct sound. It transcends his work with ELO and comes to define his second solo album, Long Wave, out today. And make no mistake, that is no easy feat, as Long Wave is a covers album.

2012/10/11

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R.E.M.’s Peter Buck Releasing Vinyl-Only Solo Album This Friday

This Friday, R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck will release his first solo album, following the group’s disbanding in 2011. However, only 2,000 lucky fans will be able to get their hands on the limited-edition, vinyl-only release.

2012/10/03

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On The Charts: Dylan Debuts Top 5, ZZ Top 10

Following last week’s goldmine of new music from legacy artists, we’re finding a few familiar faces at the top of the Billboard 200 album chart. Bob Dylan’s latest, “Tempest,” debuts high – No. 3 – while ZZ Top scores its highest album debut ever, coming in at No. 6 with “La Futura.”

2012/09/19

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Jeff Lynne On Why He Re-Recorded His ELO Hits

“It was a treat in itself just to be able to do that. It’s not that easy – it just means you have too practice and practice on all these instruments, which to me, is the best fun you can have!”

2012/09/19

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New Releases: Bob Dylan, ZZ Top, David Byrne & More

Let’s take a look at this week’s albums, reissues and other musical goodies from classic artists making musical waves yet again.

2012/09/12

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Listen To Bob Dylan’s New Album ‘Tempest’ For Free Now

On Tuesday, Bob Dylan will release his 35th album, “Tempest,” but fans don’t have to wait that long to hear it.

2012/09/05

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New Releases: Lynyrd Skynyrd, Kiss, The Kinks & Joe Strummer

Let’s take a look at this week’s albums, reissues and other musical goodies from classic artists making musical waves yet again.

2012/08/24

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New Releases: Tributes To Fleetwood Mac, Supertramp & More

Let’s take a look at this week’s albums, reissues and other musical goodies from classic artists making musical waves yet again.

2012/08/14

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Neil Young Previews New Album In 40-Minute Silent Film [Watch]

The magic number for Neil Young seems to be 40. Late last week, the Canadian rocker released a 40-minute silent film previewing his album that drops tomorrow, Americana – and it’s the third 40-minute movie […]

2012/06/04

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New Releases: Books About The Beach Boys, Neil Young & Springsteen

Let’s take a look at this week’s albums, reissues and other musical goodies from classic artists making musical waves yet again. As we brace ourselves for what will likely be the biggest week for legacy […]

2012/05/30

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