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The Corners- Born At Last Review

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I am usually very cautious when reviewing independent artists since, for many of them, there is a reason why they are independent. Usually there is a sound quality issue, vocalist problem or lyrical awkwardness that makes it clear why the the artist has not been signed. However, in The Corners' case, the quality is all there- it appears they are either too good for a major label or they just haven't been discovered yet- let's hope this problem is rectified upon the release of Born at Last . After one listen to their forthcoming debut full-length set, Born at Last , it is clear that these Hannibal, MO natives are more concerned with artistic integrity than commercialism. The first five tracks are an excellent showcase of the band's diverse lyrical, vocal and instrumental talents, the most elaborate of which being the dramatic five-minute epic "Ballad of a Young Man". Lyrically, every song is grounded in scripture but does not spoon feed the listener. Many

The Top Radio Singles of Winter 2013

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This first edition of Top 13 Radio Singles for 2013 features a good mix of new and established artists. 2013 looks like its shaping up to be a pretty interesting year in music with many big name artists scheduled to release albums throughout the year. Stay tuned! 1. Jonathan Thulin & Rachael Lampa- Bombs Away Two of my favorite singers together on one song? Yes please! 2. Tenth Avenue North- Worn One of the most honest songs on radio right now.  3. Audio Adrenaline- Kings & Queens I was shocked at how much I liked this! Classic Audio A, this is not. But with songs this good, who cares?! 4. Britt Nicole- Gold Britt's first foray into the mainstream has a very strong Radio Disney vibe but I'm just glad she's not compromising her message or her look for fame. Yay for a non-ballad radio single! 5. Francesca Battistelli- Strangely Dim WORD! WHY are you re-releasing another Fran Batt album?! With five new tra