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ALBUM REVIEW: On 'The Rose of Aces,' Cordovas Preach the Power of Music

ALBUM REVIEW: On 'The Rose of Aces,' Cordovas Preach the Power of Music

Make no mistake: Joe Firstman is here to proselytize. Firstman, the frontman and principal songwriter for Cordovas, asks an earnest question in “Fallen Angels of Rock ’n’ Roll,” the opening track of the band’s latest album, The Rose of Aces: “How many times has music saved your soul?” It’

ALBUM REVIEW: Dan Auerbach Gathers the Blues Together for ‘Tell Everybody’ Collection

ALBUM REVIEW: Dan Auerbach Gathers the Blues Together for ‘Tell Everybody’ Collection

ALBUM REVIEW: Darrell Scott Views Home From All Angles on ‘Old Cane Back Rocker’

ALBUM REVIEW: Darrell Scott Views Home From All Angles on ‘Old Cane Back Rocker’

ALBUM REVIEW: ‘Playing for the Man at the Door’ Gathers Gems From Mack McCormick’s Field Recordings

ALBUM REVIEW: ‘Playing for the Man at the Door’ Gathers Gems From Mack McCormick’s Field Recordings

ALBUM REVIEW: Beth Bombara Holds Space for Hope on ‘It All Goes Up’

ALBUM REVIEW: Beth Bombara Holds Space for Hope on ‘It All Goes Up’

ALBUM REVIEW: Vince Gill and Paul Franklin Honor Ray Price on ‘Sweet Memories’

ALBUM REVIEW: Vince Gill and Paul Franklin Honor Ray Price on ‘Sweet Memories’

ALBUM REVIEW: ‘And Southern Star’ Finds Mikaela Davis at Home With Harp and Harmonies

ALBUM REVIEW: ‘And Southern Star’ Finds Mikaela Davis at Home With Harp and Harmonies