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Wow and Flutter

Electronic, New Age

Second album of warm, bubbly ambient compositions from Garry Hughes and Harvey Jones.

- Paul Simpson
Ian Bostridge / Antonio Pappano

Requiem: The Pity of War

Classical

Star tenor Ian Bostridge achieves a very strong entry in the string of releases marking the centenary of the end of World War I.

- James Manheim
Jakub Józef Orlinski

Anima Sacra

Classical

A major new countertenor voice sings fine obscure repertory -- worthwhile on both counts.

- James Manheim

ORA / Suzi Digby

The Mystery of Christmas

Classical, Holiday

A superbly constructed Christmas program, beautifully executed by this small choir.

- James Manheim
Grace Davidson / David Miller

John Dowland: First Booke of Songes or Ayres

Classical

Grace Davidson sings John Dowland's First Book of Songes or Ayres with a pure, unaffected delivery, accompanied on lute by David Miller.

- Blair Sanderson
Mark Elder / Hallé Orchestra

Elgar: Wand of Youth Suites; Salut d'Amour; Nursery Suite; Chanson de Nuit

Classical

Not children's music but youthful melodies realized in adulthood; fun for all ages!

- James Manheim

Allan Clayton / Julius Drake

Liszt: The Complete Songs, Vol. 5

Classical

A fine entry in Hyperion's complete cycle of Liszt songs, with poetry squarely in the mainstream of the composer's song production.

- James Manheim
Van Morrison

The Prophet Speaks

Jazz, Vocal, R&B, Blues, Pop/Rock

On his fourth album in 18 months, the Celtic soulman re-teams with Joey DeFrancesco's quartet in a joyous set of originals and vintage blues tunes.

- Thom Jurek
John Mellencamp

Other People's Stuff

Pop/Rock

A compilation of covers that nearly plays like a politically-charged album in the context of 2018.

- Stephen Thomas Erlewine

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Stanley Clarke

Children of Forever

1973

Fusion

Released in 1973, the debut offering from the prolific bassist and composer is a killer outing of spiritual jazz funk and soulful fusion. Produced by Chick Corea, the date features stellar performances from Art Webb, Pat Martino, Lenny White, Dee Dee Bridgewater and Andy Bey. Issued the same year as Norman Connors' Dance Of Magic (on which Clarke played bass), this brilliant set is its aesthetic cousin.

- Thom Jurek

Tsar

June 13, 2000

Alternative/Indie Rock

Twisting post-grunge into a cheeky glam rock sound on their self-titled debut, the very L.A. band plays around with generic-branded alterna-rock for a humorous collection of songs. There will be no thrashing angst-ridden headbanging going on, for Tsar melts glossy new wave elements with corporate guitar rock flair.

- MacKenzie Wilson

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