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Lou Reed and Metallica – Lulu

Posted on November 8, 2011 by northernrockiesview

Lulu is a small town girl. She got in Lou Reed’s head. Lulu is the subject of the unlikely pairing of Lou Reed and Metallica. Metallica fans are none too pleased with the collaboration. Continue reading →

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Red Hot Chili Peppers – I’m With You

Posted on November 2, 2011 by northernrockiesview

The Red Hot Chili Peppers are still kickin’, funky as ever, in 2011. The band, sans John Frusciante, released I’m With You, it’s 10th studio album, on August 26th. Continue reading →

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Evanescence – Nope, Quite the Opposite~!

Posted on October 27, 2011 by northernrockiesview

Evanescence’s self-titled third studio album delivers the same epic grandeur, heavy guitars, orchestral layering, and brilliant, emotive vocals that we’ve come to expect of Rock Goddess Amy Lee. It just takes some “wearing in” to find that magic feel. Continue reading →

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Home Improvement – Murph-Style

Posted on October 24, 2011 by northernrockiesview

Some people have more money than sense. But that’s not always saying much. We recently did a “low budget” home improvement project with the help of a skilled relative. Here’s how it came out. Continue reading →

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Linda Jo Bates – Tribute

Posted on October 13, 2011 by northernrockiesview

Linda Jo Barnett was born in Lepanto, Arkansas on Christmas Eve, 1944. The fourth daughter of Bruce and Laura Ruth Barnett, she had three older sisters–Betty Jean, Peggy Jane, and Brenda Joan, the latter of which was born two years to the day earlier. They were born into a strong matriarchal construct of a family. Their mother Laura Ruth would have it no other way. Continue reading →

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Chickenfoot III – Rocks Hard~!

Posted on October 8, 2011 by northernrockiesview

SuperGroup Chickenfoot released its second album September 27th, 2011. Chickenfoot III rocks hard, picking up right where Chickenfoot I left off. And nobody said they were good at math. Continue reading →

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Joe Bonamassa – The Rest of the Story

Posted on September 29, 2011 by northernrockiesview

The thoughtfully considered, “worn-in” comprehensive yet executive level review of the Joe Bonamassa discography follows. Continue reading →

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Joe Bonamassa – The Best Guitarist You’ve Never Heard Of!

Posted on August 31, 2011 by northernrockiesview

~ Until Now!  Because that’s what I’m here for! ~ JDPF Music Reviews 2011 – Joe Bonamassa Wow! Twice in one year, I’ve been stunned by my own ignorance of music.  I now concede, in Rumsfeldian terms, that “I don’t … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Northern Rockies View! :~(?

Posted on July 27, 2011 by northernrockiesview

Wow! What a great year it’s been on Northern Rockies View! Huh? What’ve you been smoking? Your illustrious author debates it out with his lackluster audience. Continue reading →

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David Cook – Better than Ever! -`-

Posted on July 12, 2011 by northernrockiesview

David Cook has just released his sophomore album–This Loud Morning. This album showcases a more seasoned, reflective Cook–showing him at his best since his Idol winning run. Continue reading →

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