Mark Springer Releases A new collaborative album with Neil Tennant "Sleep Of Reason" "Sleep of Reason" turns out to be a reflection on the chaos of modern life. This big double vinyl record puts together three musical styles that do not seem to go together: Mark Springer's thoughtful piano playing, Neil Tennant's unique singing, and the precise skill of the Sacconi String Quartet. The three-part piece...

Bolidde's new album, Rainbow Galaxy, doesn't so much arrive as it does seep into the room, a ten-track document of flight powered by rock and roll muscle. Here is a veteran of the French scene who understands the architecture of a great pop hook, but who uses that knowledge not to build a summer villa, but a high-speed getaway vehicle. The album’s energy is...