For this writer’s retrospective assessment of the songs on the album, search illinoisentertainer.com for the feature-length November 1, 2020, review of Wildflowers & All the Rest. Wildflowers is a ...

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But at 22 tracks, the album often overstretches its ideas, slipping into familiar patterns that dilute its strongest moments.

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German audio gear brand Thomann has released a series of new short films, and is inviting musicians across the world to ...