The Ramones, "The Sire Years 1976-1981" (Rhino)
Saturday, 7 December 2013, 16:03
Last update: about 13 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 13 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...
Vince Vaughn focuses on family-friendly fare
Saturday, 7 December 2013, 15:28
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
In the new movie "Delivery Man," Vince Vaughn plays a sperm donor who learns he's fathered more than 500 kids. In the past, that kind of scenario might have been the set up...
The Beach Boys, "Made in California" (Capitol)
Friday, 6 December 2013, 16:00
Last update: about 13 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...
Rick Santorum steps out in new role as movie mogul
Friday, 6 December 2013, 15:27
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Rick Santorum was glad-handing a friendly crowd at a cocktail reception the other night, seeking support just as he did for many grueling months on the 2012 campaign trail for the Republican...
Tears for Fears, "The Hurting 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition"
Thursday, 5 December 2013, 15:59
Last update: about 13 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...
Nuanced, intelligent Dench makes 'Philomena' work
Thursday, 5 December 2013, 15:25
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Ask any good chef: why do some recipes work, while others, with the very same ingredients, do not? Ah, but it's the QUALITY of the ingredients that matters, that chef will probably...
Psalm book fetches record $14.2M at NY auction
Thursday, 5 December 2013, 15:12
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
A tiny book of psalms from 1640, believed to be the first book printed in what is now the United States, sold for just under $14.2 million on Tuesday, setting an auction record for a...