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I went to a bar with some friends on a random Sunday night a few months ago to see someone they knew put on a show with a few bands. He was good; but I was bored and hungry. I left to find food and when I came back the following act was in the middle of Apparitions. I was blown away and I unfortunately…

Having reached the stage in my life where I could arguably be classified as a grumpy old man --- and proud of it, as well --- I can acknowledge the fact that I am damn sick and tired of singer/songwriters with their penchant for laying bare every random thought, every transient emotion, that happens to cross their consciousness at any given point, and the gall…

Great Big Sea is a Canadian folk-rock band, hailing from Newfoundland and Labrador. They officially began in 1993, and haven't looked back since. Fortune's Favour is their 9th album - with heavy expectations after having already produced several multi-platinum records including 1995's Up, 1999's Turn, and 2002's Sea of Cares.  Although I had never heard much of the previous albums, Fortune's Favour was far from…

It really is the influence of those around us that propels us forward.  I was elated when I found out I was going to get to review this album.  When I got said albums in my hands, I thought ‘What did I get myself into?’  I felt a bit more than over my head.  I was going to review Foreigner. I was.  That sort of…