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Mike Barfield: All Hail the Tyrant of Texas Funk
Barfield’s brand of “Texas Funk” has blues and rock infused into its funkiness even if it is delivered by a guy that doesn’t look the part. Think of a six-foot leprechaun (with red lambchop sideburns) who shimmies like James Brown.
Why We Love “High Fidelity”
John Cusack, Jack Black and Lisa Bonet are just three reasons to be a fan. The tracks (and lists) in this Stephen Frears movie about obsessive music lovers makes this the perfect “must-watch” for Record Store Day.
“The End of the F***ing World”: A British “Heathers”
If you loved watching Winona Ryder and Christian Slater bump off the “mean girls” (and guys) in their high school, this edgy new series will satisfy that same itch for getting even. Except it’s darker. “Why so tense, mom?”
Jack White Goes Synth On “Boarding House Reach”
From Zeppelin-era sounds to gospel standards and even 1870s classical music, Jack White mixes it all up on his newest project. In short, the guy who resisted studio “tricks” is now taking them into intriguing new territory.
The Beauty of the Beatles Cast-Offs: “Hey Jude,” the Album
Assembled in a bit of a rush to appease their label (and a hungry American public), this collection holds together surprisingly well. From “Can’t Buy Me Love” to the epic title track, it showcases the Fab Four in a totally joyful way.