“South of the Border” Album Review
Charlie Parker’s 1952 LP, “South of the Border,” is an entertaining combo of scorching saxophone and fiery Afro-Cuban rhythms.
“Mary Lou Williams” (1951) – Mary Lou Williams
The self-titled 1951 LP of pianist Mary Lou Williams is a tremendous example of her singular, impressionistic, bebop style.
“Lester Young Trio” – Lester Young
Released in 1951, the “Lester Young Trio” LP, which also features Nat King Cole and Buddy Rich, is a must-listen for any jazz fan.
“The Sopranos – Peppers & Eggs (Music from the HBO Original Series)”
“Peppers & Eggs,” a two-disc soundtrack album from The Sopranos’ first three seasons, is an entertaining piece of memorabilia.
50 Best Songs of the 1940s
The 50 best songs of the 1940s, ranked.
2024 Mid-Year Music Report Card
The Colin’s Review 2024 Mid-Year Music Report Card takes a look at the best albums of the year so far and what that means for the future.
“Fearless Movement” – Kamasi Washington
“Fearless Movement” is Kamasi Washington’s most accessible album yet and keeps him at the forefront of jazz experimentation in the 2020s.
“I Got Heaven” – Mannequin Pussy
Striking the perfect balance of punk rock aggression and indie rock prettiness, “I Got Heaven” is Mannequin Pussy’s best album yet.
“Rush” (2013 film)
“Rush,” about the auto racing rivalry between James Hunt and Niki Lauda, is an enjoyable biopic that belongs in the Dad Movies Hall of Fame.
“POST HUMAN: NeX GEn” – Bring Me the Horizon
“POST HUMAN: NeX GEn” by British pop-metal band Bring Me the Horizon is a marked improvement over some of their previous work, but it’s still easily one of the worst albums of 2024.
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra at Kleinhan’s Music Hall on May 12, 2024
A Night at the Philharmonic: the BPO performed Sibelius’ “Violin Concerto” and Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 9” on May 12, 2024 at Kleinhan’s Music Hall.
“Radical Optimism” – Dua Lipa
Dua Lipa’s 2024 album “Radical Optimism” only lives up to half of its title: bright and cherrful music that is hardly revolutionary.