Renée Fleming: Dark Hope
No encore Let’s get one thing straight—Renée Fleming has a spine-tingling, tear-inducing, gorgeous voice. Dubbed the “people’s diva,” the opera singer even performed at President Obama’s inauguration. That being said, whether you see this record as a comedy or a tragedy, it’s an utter flop.... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsRufus Wainwright: All Days Are Nights: Songs for Lulu
No medicine for melancholy Rufus Wainwright has never been one to shy away from drama. The crooner’s inclination towards musical theatre is evident in his discography—the showy arrangements, the vibrato, the Judy Garland covers. But on his sixth solo release, All Days Are Nights: Songs for Lulu, Wainwright trades his usual Broadway pomp for a night at an intimate piano joint. Make no mistake, he’s still the baritone warbler with a knack for making a scene. But this time, he’s not laughing—he’s crying.... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsMorrissey: Years of Refusal
Only a few months shy of his 50th birthday... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsSonya Kitchell: This Storm
Sonya Kitchell established herself as a breakout artist at age 16, when she recorded... read more
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