Name: Donald Gibson
Dateline: St. Petersburg, Florida
Weblog: donaldgibson.blogspot.com
Articles: 120
First Published: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Last Published: Monday, September 29, 2008
A graduate of the University of South Florida with a B.A. in English, Donald Gibson writes about music as well as on film, books, and various pop culture topics.He is a regular contributor to Blogcritics Magazine and he publishes his own website.
Currently listing articles 120-101:
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Music Review: U2 – Under A Blood Red Sky (Remastered)— If the reissue is nothing but a duplicate of the original version, then what’s the point?
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An Interview With Sonya Kitchell— "It’s very important for me that songs make people feel."
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Music DVD Review: Leonard Cohen Under Review 1978 – 2006— This documentary examines how and why Cohen's latter day music rivals among the finest in his entire canon.
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An Interview With Rachael Yamagata— "What are we going to take from these relationships when they crush us?"
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Music DVD Review: Joe Cocker – Cry Me A River— It’s not essential viewing, but Cocker’s fans will surely find it worthwhile.
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Music Review: Sonya Kitchell – This Storm
— Kitchell reflects a uniquely exceptional talent operating within a realm entirely of her own making.
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Comedy CD Review: Lewis Black - Anticipation— There's nowhere else to go but down, but at least Lewis Black makes it sound funny.
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Music Review: Various Artists – KCRW Sounds Eclectic: The Next One— Recorded live during Morning Becomes Eclectic, it's a veritable mix tape of imagination and aesthetic.
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Music Review: Various Artists – In the Name of Love – Africa Celebrates U2— Infused with indigenous rhythms and native dialects, this covers collection is a unique delight.
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Grace Is Gone: Dave Matthews Band Saxophonist LeRoi Moore Dies— LeRoi Moore died in Los Angeles, age 46, from complications due to an ATV accident.
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An Interview With Priscilla Ahn— "When something strikes me, I pick up the guitar and a pen and paper...and see how far I can go with it."
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O’Reilly Dislikes Protest Music, At Least in This Administration— Bill O’Reilly’s incapacity to distinguish between justifiable protest and indiscriminate vitriol is absurd.
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Isaac Hayes, “Soul Man” In Memoriam— A sophisticated soul man, his achievements and influence made him a cultural icon.
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Music Review: Randy Newman – Harps and Angels— Righteousness be damned as the satirist songwriter issues his first non-soundtrack album in nine years.
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Concert Review: George Michael, 8/2/08 at St. Pete Times Forum, Tampa, FL— While his showmanship was superb, what Michael didn't sing seemed more prevalent than what he did perform.
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Book Review: Tearing Down The Wall of Sound - The Rise and Fall of Phil Spector by Mick Brown— A seminal music icon is extensively depicted, including the dark side of genius and the madness of a wounded soul.
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Music Review: Buddy Guy - Skin Deep— The legendary bluesman demonstrates how it’s done.
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Music Review: David Bowie – Live Santa Monica ‘72— Thirty-six years on, this bootleg remains an onslaught of rock ‘n’ roll abandon.
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Music CD/DVD Review: John Mayer – Where The Light Is: Live In Los Angeles— Mayer delivers a solid performance that works far better as an album than it does as a film.
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Music Review: Ron Sexsmith – Exit Strategy of the Soul— Sexsmith offers an endearing batch of songs, underscoring a wellspring of emotional depth and craft.
All BC Articles