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Paul Kelly – Life Is Fine (2017 LP)

August 29, 2017 biggalexwatts

Life Is Fine finds Paul Kelly in ‘classic’ mode; unlike many of his recent releases this album is a collection of mostly new songs performed with his crack hot live band, without having to conform to any theme other than … Continue reading Paul Kelly – Life Is Fine (2017 LP)

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LCD Soundsystem – Marriage Equality Arena, Melbourne (26/07/17)

July 27, 2017July 29, 2017 biggalexwatts

LCD Soundsystem proved several things tonight, not least that music designed for dancing can also be vital, dynamic and filled with flawed human emotion. Another is how loud and detailed a band can sound in a stadium if they invest … Continue reading LCD Soundsystem – Marriage Equality Arena, Melbourne (26/07/17)

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The Black Keys – El Camino (2011 LP)

July 31, 2015August 1, 2015 biggalexwatts

El Camino is a mixture of The Black Keys’ trademark blues-rock sound with the smooth production of 2008’s Attack and Release and the vintage soul of 2010’s Brothers, the album that elevated them to stadium status. At 38.3 minutes long, … Continue reading The Black Keys – El Camino (2011 LP)

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