Whether you like rap, rock, classical or country, you'll find your favorite music at the Thomas Crane Public Library in Quincy, MA.
Mar 25th, 2013 by dcronin
“On Seeds from the Underground, the boundary of Garrett’s lyricism has been extended; his newfound rhythmic invention is singular among other post-bop technicians. But these qualities are part of something larger: that this music is welcoming and accessible, underscoring the notion that Garrett’s new compositions have that mercurial something in them that approaches the mysterious nature of song itself.” –All Music Guide
Mar 25th, 2013 by dcronin
“Covering a wide array of genres and styles, Classical 2013 is a double-disc survey of artists on EMI’s distinguished roster… [T]he collection encompasses small and large forces, encompassing a wide dynamic range…” –All Music Guide
Mar 23rd, 2013 by dcronin
Mar 23rd, 2013 by dcronin
“British trumpeter Alison Balsom has been popular from the start, and she seems to gain strength as she tackles each new project and expands her range. Here she plays a Baroque trumpet (apparently a natural trumpet with finger holes but no keys) and is accompanied by the period-instrument English Concert under its veteran conductor Trevor Pinnock…. [T]he way she’s going, it makes sense to keep up with the state of her art.” –All Music Guide
Mar 23rd, 2013 by dcronin
“You might call this a revisionist Carmen, but even if that sounds like the last thing you want to hear, don’t go running for the hills just yet. The husband-and-wife team of Simon Rattle and Czech mezzo soprano Magdalena Kozená have forged an internally consistent release…. For those who’ve heard it a lot already…it will bring fresh sounds.” –All Music Guide
Mar 23rd, 2013 by dcronin
“Both the rockers and ballads are big, big, big… Simply put, nobody makes albums like this any more.” –All Music Guide
Mar 23rd, 2013 by dcronin
“The Lumineers, a folk-rock trio out of Denver, Colorado, have a pretty interesting sound, an Americana mesh of folk, rock, and gospel that is similar in tone to the Waterboys, say, or an alt-folk version of Bob Dylan circa Desire, thanks in no small part to Neyla Pekarek’s inventive cello.” –All Music Guide
Mar 23rd, 2013 by dcronin
“Maltese tenor Joseph Calleja claims that Mario Lanza’s performance in The Great Caruso taught him that there was more to music than Iron Maiden and Metallica, inspiring him to take up an operatic career in the process… Be My Love is an affectionate tribute that justifies Calleja’s rising star status.” –All Music Guide
Mar 23rd, 2013 by dcronin
“Appearing on the verge of the bicentennial celebration of Giuseppe Verdi’s birth, Rolando Villazón’s 2012 collection of opera arias and vocal selections is a fitting tribute that also serves as a practical introduction to the composer’s music for tenor…. Villazón’s voice is clear and strong, with no signs of uncertainty or strain, and his expressions of ardor and intensity are balanced by smooth phrasing and subtle charm.” –All Music Guide
Mar 23rd, 2013 by dcronin
“To give listeners a clear idea of this critically acclaimed conductor’s range and versatility, short pieces and movements from larger works have been selected from seven CDs to highlight his repertoire on Discoveries… Conducting the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela, the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the Vienna Philharmonic, he shows his exceptional aptitude for symphonic music, ballets, and tone poems, and delivers the music with fiery energy and drama.” –All Music Guide
Mar 23rd, 2013 by dcronin
“The dozen songs on offer here continually contrast aspects of James’ seemingly limitless musical persona: from funky neo-soul to elegant balladry to adventurous pop and R&B… Here he not only blurs the boundaries of the various genres he examines, but extends them; in the process, he creates a beguiling, sophisticated, important music that is his own.” –All Music Guide
Mar 23rd, 2013 by dcronin
“Oshin was released by Captured Tracks and bears all the hallmarks of that label’s quintessential sound: jangly guitars, winsome vocals, cavernous reverb, and an overall murky, underwater production aesthetic. Oshin is a pleasant listen, especially for anyone partial to Beach Fossils or the Captured Tracks sound in general.” –All Music Guide
Mar 12th, 2013 by dcronin
“American pianist Jeremy Denk is emerging as his generation’s Alfred Brendel, offering cerebral but not dry programs and performances informed by a deep structural grasp of the piano literature… This fine release offers an excellent introduction to his work.” –All Music Guide
Mar 12th, 2013 by dcronin
“After his widely praised recordings of Schubert’s late piano sonatas, British pianist Paul Lewis returns with another two-disc box covering the Wanderer-Fantasie in C major, Op. 15, the Piano Sonata in A minor, D. 845, and two sets of smaller works… Strongly recommended, as usual with this intelligent player.” –All Music Guide
Mar 5th, 2013 by dcronin
“There’s little question that The Very Best Of does its job well, containing nearly all of the group’s charting singles… In any case, The Very Best Of is an excellent way to get all the Eagles’ songs that matter on one collection.” –All Music Guide
Mar 5th, 2013 by dcronin
“This is a very good compilation, covering many of the basics… one of the most carefully considered compilations of Elvis hits.” –All Music Guide
Mar 5th, 2013 by dcronin
“Though the term ‘witch house’ is often thrown around too loosely (and often derisively), Grimes’ wispy vocals and four-on-the-floor beats are probably the closest to what the style would sound like if its name were taken literally… Fresh and surprisingly accessible despite its quirks, Visions is bewitching.” –All Music Guide
Mar 5th, 2013 by dcronin
“The Cherry Thing features vocalist and songwriter Neneh Cherry fronting the brilliant, provocative Scandinavian the Thing… The Cherry Thing is a collaboration whose immediacy, dynamic, and motion are organic; its creative originality singular. It unabashedly and nakedly displays its seams and inspirations. It is a serious contender for any representative year-end list.” –All Music Guide
Mar 5th, 2013 by dcronin
“There isn’t a note out of place anywhere, even though the band is adventurous and skews off in any direction imaginable within the arrangements of the songs. This is a wonderful album, full of great players playing like the best back-porch string ensemble one is likely to hear, and with Tornfelt’s vocals giving things a consistent emotional integrity, it adds up to one of the best and most unique Americana albums of the year.” –All Music Guide
Mar 5th, 2013 by dcronin
“The lean, no-nonsense attack and baritone crooning found on 2012′s Children of Desire might make it seem like Merchandise would be more comfortable in the ’80s Manchester scene than in their home stomping grounds of Tampa, Florida. But then, a statement like that is oversimplifying the depth of this record… They have no gimmicks to speak of, they are exceptionally hard to describe (comparisons to the Smiths or the Church only scratch the surface), and they sound more timeless than trendy.” –All Music Guide
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