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![Music Review: Al Park Better Already — The Songs of Al Park](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Music Review: Al Park Better Already — The Songs of Al Park
Al Park has been at the front of all things music in Christchurch, writes Tony Nielsen.
![Music Review: Imagine, John Lennon](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Music Review: Imagine, John Lennon
Imagine, a repackaged LP by John Lennon, is a huge attraction for fans.
![Music Review: Mark Knopfler, Down the Road Wherever](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Music Review: Mark Knopfler, Down the Road Wherever
Mark Knopfler has a knack for telling stories through song, writes Tony Nielsen.
![The Beatles' White Album revisited](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
The Beatles' White Album revisited
Tony Nielsen has a listen to the 50th anniversary release of a classic album.
![Music review: The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Electric Ladyland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Music review: The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Electric Ladyland
Electric Ladyland is an unbridled visit to a music visionary, writes Tony Nielsen.
![Music Review: The Chills, Snow Bound](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Music Review: The Chills, Snow Bound
The first incarnation of Martin Phillips' band the Chills is getting on for 40 years old.
![Music review: Bob Corritore & Friends, Don't Let the Devil Ride](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Music review: Bob Corritore & Friends, Don't Let the Devil Ride
Bob Corritore is a standout, and Don't Let the Devil Ride a showcase of his talents.
![Music review: Passenger, Runaway](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Music review: Passenger, Runaway
Review: In Runaway we're checking out the ninth solo record, and it's a cracker.
![Music Review: Holly Arrowsmith, A Dawn I Remember, The Label](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Music Review: Holly Arrowsmith, A Dawn I Remember, The Label
Holly Arrowsmith showcases pure tones in new album.
![Music Review: Kamasi Washington, Heaven and Earth](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Music Review: Kamasi Washington, Heaven and Earth
Listening to Kamasi Washington was almost a religious experience for Tony Nielsen.
![Tami Neilson's road to Sassafrass!](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Tami Neilson's road to Sassafrass!
Ahead of her NZ tour, Neilson gives an insight into the journey behind her new album.
![Music Review: Elvin Bishop's Big Fun Trio](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Music Review: Elvin Bishop's Big Fun Trio
Elvin Bishop and the Big Fun Trio know how to deliver on the promise their name suggests.
![Music review - The Kiwi Music Scene: 1968](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Music review - The Kiwi Music Scene: 1968
Looking back on a golden year for Kiwi music.
![Music Review: Tami Neilson, Sassafrass](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Music Review: Tami Neilson, Sassafrass
Tami Neilson shows real soul in her latest album Sassafrass.
![Music review: Darren Watson, Too Many Millionaires](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Music review: Darren Watson, Too Many Millionaires
The acoustic approach really delivers on this album.
![Music Review: Hammond Gamble](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Music Review: Hammond Gamble
Hammond Gamble has formed a new band with some old mates. Well worth a listen.
![Music Review: Hopetoun Brown, Don't Let Them Lock You Up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Music Review: Hopetoun Brown, Don't Let Them Lock You Up
Hopetoun Blues are a little more diverse with sounds on this new album.
![Music Review: Marcia Ball, Shine Bright](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Music Review: Marcia Ball, Shine Bright
Marcia Ball latest album shows a voice that's experienced a lifetime or two in smoky bars.
![Music Review: Jimi Hendrix, Both Sides of the Sky](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Music Review: Jimi Hendrix, Both Sides of the Sky
Jimi Hendrix exited this mortal coil nearly 50 years ago, but his musical legacy lives on.
![Music Review: The Nick Moss Band, featuring Dennis Gruenling, The High Cost of Low Living](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Music Review: The Nick Moss Band, featuring Dennis Gruenling, The High Cost of Low Living
Chicago's Alligator Records shows a knack for high quality talent with the Nick Moss Band.
![Music Review: Mary Gauthier, Rifles and Rosary Beads](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Music Review: Mary Gauthier, Rifles and Rosary Beads
I strongly suggest you also pay attention to Mary Gauthier, says Tony Nielsen.
![Music Review: Marlon Williams, Make Way for Love](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Music Review: Marlon Williams, Make Way for Love
Make Way for Love is a completely original line-up of songs from Marlon Williams.
![Music Review: Classic Kiwi Hits, How Is The Air Up There?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Music Review: Classic Kiwi Hits, How Is The Air Up There?
See if you recognise most of the 80 songs on this compilation of classic Kiwi hits.
![Music Review: Fleetwood Mac, By Fleetwood Mac](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Music Review: Fleetwood Mac, By Fleetwood Mac
Fleetwood Mac still have it after 40 years.
![Music Review: Tinsley Ellis, Winning Hand](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Music Review: Tinsley Ellis, Winning Hand
Winning Hand is Tinsley Ellis's 19th album spanning a career across three decades.
![Music Review: Van Morrison, Versatile](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Music Review: Van Morrison, Versatile
Van Morrison is relentless with his desire to perform live, and add to the record library.
![Music Review: Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, Soul of a Woman](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Music Review: Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, Soul of a Woman
Sharon Jones has become the focus of a revival of a soul and funk music.
![Music Review: The Rolling Stones, On Air](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Music Review: The Rolling Stones, On Air
On Air then takes us into those early days of the Stones, and beyond.
![Music Review: Cecile McLoren Salvant, Dreams and Daggers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Music Review: Cecile McLoren Salvant, Dreams and Daggers
After Dreams and Daggers, you'll want to add Cecile McLoren Salvant to your watch-list.
![Music Review: Midge Marsden Collection](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Music Review: Midge Marsden Collection
Midge Marsden has championed blues from his modest beginnings in Taranaki.
![Womad unwraps more acts for 2018 festival](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Womad unwraps more acts for 2018 festival
Four acts have been added to the roster for Womad 2018 in New Plymouth
![Music Review: Womad 2018](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Music Review: Womad 2018
Womad 2018 has many cultural and musical moments that are simply stunning.
![Music Review: Van Morrison, Roll with the Punches](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Music Review: Van Morrison, Roll with the Punches
Roll with the Punches is a classy album.
![Music Review: Robert Plant, Carry Fire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Music Review: Robert Plant, Carry Fire
Robert Plant has released a new album that seems almost better than the last.
![Womad 2018 line-up revealed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Womad 2018 line-up revealed
Thievery Corporation and Adrian Sherwood among artists announced for 2018 festival.
![Music Review: Kamasi Washington, Harmony of Difference](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Music Review: Kamasi Washington, Harmony of Difference
If you listen to Harmony of Difference just once you'll want to see him live.
![Music Review: Tommy Castro and the Painkillers, Stompin' Ground](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Music Review: Tommy Castro and the Painkillers, Stompin' Ground
Stompin' Ground is a knockout on first listen and just gets better with every play.
![Music Review: Richard Thompson, Acoustic Classics 2](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Music Review: Richard Thompson, Acoustic Classics 2
Richard Thompson has rightfully earned a reputation as a consummate musician.
![Music Review: Dark Matter, Randy Newman](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Music Review: Dark Matter, Randy Newman
Randy Newman may be best known for the songs and lyrics he created for mega movies
![Music Review: So You Wanna Be An Outlaw, Steve Earle](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Music Review: So You Wanna Be An Outlaw, Steve Earle
Most music fans would relate to the recognisable and evocative sound of Copperhead Road