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Hidden Treasure: Chase
By Dan Epstein, eMusic ContributorOf all the popular music styles and sub-genres of the late '60s and early '70s, "horn rock" is perhaps the only one that hasn't been revived and revered by subsequent generations. A perhaps inevitable offshoot of… more »
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Playing Tribute
By Peter Blackstock, eMusic ContributorIt's not surprising that country and folk music prove particularly fertile ground for tribute albums — the personalities involved are so iconic, and yet songwriting remains a primary focus. Furthermore, both country and folk draw… more »
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