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Album reviews with Kevin Bryan: February 3, 2025
New releases from Loudon Wainwright III, Flamin’ Groovies, and Wishbone Ash
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CHRIS SEARLE relishes the genius of pianist Alexander Hawkins, his many ensembles, and his new album
Loudon Wainwright III
Loudon Live in London
(The Last Music Company)
★★★
LOUDON WAINWRIGHT has been a highly regarded figure in singer-songwriter circles ever since his stunning debut album first saw the light of day in 1970.
The British music press were engaged in a fairly futile quest to discover “the new Bob Dylan” at the time and Wainwright was a prime contender for this accolade, blessed with a sardonic wit which set him apart from many of his contemporaries in the field.
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