Mike Oldfield breaks new ground Music Of The Spheres: Mike Oldfield (Universal Music). Blues, big horns and slabs of funk Boo! Was (Not Was): Rykodisc. Gentle, honest songs Secret Paths: Dave Cousins (Witchwood Media). Tall Firs: Edgy and intriguing Too Old To Die Young: Tall Firs (Ecstatic Peace). Real Love review COMPILATIONS aren't normally my thing. Past experience has found they are usually made up of a sprinkling of good songs, and a truckload of humdingers. Rain drenched in classy musicianship Rain: Joe Jackson (Rykodisc). Nashville star shines in Kendal THERE was a rare opportunity to see a genuine icon of the American music scene while raising funds for charity when Beth Nielsen Chapman played Kendal.

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