Explore artists, records, scenes and the ideas that shape sound. The Staimusic blog connects music stories with the listening archive.
Welcome to the world of Buddy Guy—the Grammy-winning blues legend, unbridled guitar innovator, and entertainer extraordinaire. For many, he has been a beloved music icon since his famous Reckless Abandon album first emerged in 1998. But for those of us just getting to know him…we have so much to learn! Today we’re going to take…
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It's easy to look up Brandy and see her as a hit-making music artist whose silky vocals catapulted her career to dizzying heights. But here at We Listen, we thought it might be fun to take a deeper dive and pick apart th…
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It's Marvelous Marvin here, your favorite music critic, ready to give an in-depth review of Booker T. & The M.G.'s – a classic band from the '60s and one of my personal favorites! I can't help but gush over their rootsy…
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Bobby Womack's music was once described as a flow of molten gold, and we'll be the first to say: he had some truly amazing classics. That being said, it's time for us to take off our rose-tinted glasses and dissect this…
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It’s no secret that Bo Diddley was a pioneer of the electric guitar and a pioneering figure in the world of rock ‘n roll. But, as much as we love to laud him for helping shape music as we know it today, there is at least…
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Are you a fan of Blind Faith? If so, you may want to look away now! Criticizing the popular music artist can be taboo for some listeners — but never fear! Here at XYZ Blogs, we don't shy away from any topics that generat…
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Do you love Bill Withers' soothing melodies? Have you ever found yourself engaged in spontaneous dance parties to the sweet sounds of his soulful songs? Well, in light of recent developments, it might be time to pump the…
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It's not every day that a music artist is so universally popular and acclaimed as the legendary Bessie Smith. However, even this grand dame of blues had her shortcomings—a few bloopers here and there that us listeners ca…
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Ah, Barry White…Now there was a voice that could make every listener swoon. His rich baritone and R&B stylings made him a favorite of music lovers everywhere - but let's face it, not all of his songs were classics. With…
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Aaliyah, better known as the Princess of R&B or Baby Girl had a fruitful career where singing was what she always knew she wanted to do. She started at the young age of 15 when she released her first song and same-titled…
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Average White Band is an artist that has been around since the 70s, and while they have had quite a bit of success in their career, there are definitely some flaws to this musical group. Being the brutally honest (but st…
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Aretha Franklin was a force to be reckoned with when it came to music. She became one of the most celebrated figures during her time and continues to influence many musicians even today. But even if she is revered by mil…
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Have you ever found yourself bobbing your head to an Angie Stone track, only for the next song to make you want to throw her entire discography in the trash? If so, you are not alone! Everyone has their own opinions when…
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Ah, Amy Winehouse. The queen of 20th century music had a lasting impression on listeners’ hearts with her sultry vocals and witty songwriting style. Her posthumous albums gracefully demonstrate how much of an icon she re…
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Do you love Aloe Blacc? We get it--Aloe Blacc's music is smooth, soulful, and can't help but make you want to move. But for all of those songs that have made us cry tears of joy, there's still one thing wrong with Aloe B…
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