CD Review: "The Real Thing" by Bo Bice - another American Idol factory favorite. by Lisha Simmonds
American Idol runner-up Bo Bice scores as a winner by harvesting veteran writers and producers to debut his rock album "The Real Thing."

CD Review: Michael Buble "Caught" irrepressibly "Feeling Good" by Lisha Simmonds
Hit IT! Pop it! Right out of the Ballpark. Michael Buble's "Caught In The Act" is fun and happiness in a little package.

CD Review: Allan's 'Tough All Over' From The Heart by Julian Spivey
Gary Allan’s Tragic Masterpiece

DIY/FYI – CD Review: Vailcode, “Vailcode” by Joe Nolan
This is the first installment of my “DIY/FYI”. A few times a month I will take a break from writing about the latest chart-burners in order to direct your attention to lesser-known musicians on independent labels and up-and-coming bands and artists that adopt a “do it yourself” stance and create their art under the radar.

Today the spotlight is on the Times Beach Records artist, Vailcode.

CD Review: Madonna, “Confessions on a Dance Floor" by Joe Nolan
Old Madonna, New Again?

CD Review: Chris Botti's 'To Love Again' seduces by Lisha Simmonds
Some people are seduced by chocolate, some by champagne - if you're seduceable by a song then if you only purchase one cd this season - this is THE one to take home and savor.

CD Review: Sparta Triumphs with 'Porcelain' by Jonathan Miller
Most post-hardcore bands that come wind up going quicker than we realize. Sparta, though, is here to stay.

CD Review: Santana, “All That I Am" by Joe Nolan
Is the new Santana record supernatural?

CD Review: Neil Diamond "12 Songs" by Joe Nolan
Does the new Rick Rubin produced CD by Neil Diamond live up to expectations?

Review: Anti-Flag's 'Terror State' - angry punk for the masses by Jonathan Miller
While continuing to sneer at the Powers That Be, Anti-Flag turns out their most accessible album to date.