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More signs that US births may have stopped falling

Wednesday, 11 December 2013, 16:41 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

There's more evidence that U.S. births may be leveling off after years of decline.   The number of babies born last year only slipped a little, and preliminary government figures...

Grateful Dead, "Sunshine Daydream" (Rhino)

Tuesday, 10 December 2013, 16:53 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

How many reviews of archival Grateful Dead releases begin with some variation of this sentence: If you only own one Grateful Dead concert, make sure it's this one?   OK, so let's get...

Fleetwood Mac, "Fleetwood Mac: 1969 to 1972" (Reprise)

Monday, 9 December 2013, 16:49 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

The first thing that comes to mind when mentioning Fleetwood Mac is their seminal album "Rumours." But the band's pre-"Rumours" days are rich with bluesy offerings that are...

#Living the Dream

Sunday, 8 December 2013, 09:59 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Hi Kristina, I heard it on the grapevine that you have always had a passion for singing. When exactly did you first realise you loved to sing?   I started to sing at a very early age –...

The Ramones, "The Sire Years 1976-1981" (Rhino)

Saturday, 7 December 2013, 16:03 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Break out your leather biker jacket and put on your best punk-rock snarl for this six-disc set from the genre's American pioneers. All the songs that made you want to grow your hair long and play...

The Beatles, "On Air - Live At the BBC, Vol. 2" (Universal)

Saturday, 7 December 2013, 16:01 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

"The Beatles: The BBC Archives 1962-70," by Kevin Howlett (HarperCollins)   Beatles fans, rejoice: More live rarities from the Fab Four are on the way to stores.   Nearly...

The Beach Boys, "Made in California" (Capitol)

Friday, 6 December 2013, 16:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

With its bright yellow cover and yearbook-style format, the outside of The Beach Boys' six-CD set "Made in California" already evokes a sunny California vibe. The music takes you all the...

Tears for Fears, "The Hurting 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition"

Thursday, 5 December 2013, 15:59 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

In the three decades since Tears for Fears' artfully styled and earnestly composed "Mad World" was released to radio, the single holds as much relevance today as it did in March...

Sly and the Family Stone, "Higher" (Epic/Legacy)

Wednesday, 4 December 2013, 15:58 Last update: about 10 years ago Malta Independent

After a thorough listen to the "Sly and the Family Stone: Higher" box set, you'll quickly realize they've made a lot of funky music, but not all of it is worth a second...

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