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Benson's vocals stand out on Cole tribute

Sunday, 30 June 2013, 16:18 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

George Benson, "Inspiration: A Tribute To Nat King Cole" (Concord)   Just how much Nat King Cole inspired George Benson is evident on the opening track of "Inspiration: A...

Lonely Island whack it out of the park

Saturday, 29 June 2013, 15:45 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

The Lonely Island, "The Wack Album" (Republic Records)   The Lonely Island pull another magic trick out of the fun box — and it's their third studio record, "The...

Kanye West eerie, erratic on 'Yeezus'

Friday, 28 June 2013, 15:41 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Kanye West, "Yeezus" (Def Jam/Roc-A-Fella)   It's hard to digest all of Kanye West on his new album.   "Yeezus" is the rapper's darkest, eeriest and...

J. Cole is superb on sophomore album

Thursday, 27 June 2013, 15:38 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

J. Cole, "Born Sinner" (Roc Nation/Columbia)   J. Cole continues to live up to the hype he initially got from rap great Jay-Z, delivering an assortment of quality songs on his...

Jan Cortez’s new single: On the Dancefloor

Thursday, 27 June 2013, 12:05 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Jan Cortez’s new single, On the Danceflooris out now and has been doing well on radio stations and the official airplay chart. Written by Matt Mercieca (Muxu), produced by Canadian producer,...

Empire of the Sun deliver the goods on 2nd album

Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 15:33 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Empire of the Sun, "Ice on the Dune" (Astralwerks)   Empire of the Sun's new album opens with the instrumental track "Lux," using drums of epic grandeur to build the...

Xtruppaw: Enema of the state

Monday, 24 June 2013, 14:50 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Xtruppaw, known for their satirical send ups of local and universal themes set to highly danceable rock tunes, are set to launch their long-awaited second album at a concert at the old military prison...

Return of Morgan Heritage is a gift

Sunday, 23 June 2013, 15:42 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Morgan Heritage, "Here Come the Kings" (VP Records)   With a batch of songs that feature their signature vocals mixed with a nice blend of traditional roots music and love songs,...

Laura Marling's 4th record is mature yet playful

Saturday, 22 June 2013, 15:37 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Laura Marling, "Once I Was An Eagle" (Ribbon Records)   "I'm the first to admit that I'm still pretty young," sang Laura Marling on her debut single, "New...

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