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John Fogerty

Wrote a Song for Everyone

(Vanguard Records)

The Credence Clearwater Revival frontman gets by with a little help from his friends here as he revisits his classic hits and re-records them with acts such as the Foo Fighters, Keith Urban, My Morning Jacket and Zac Brown Band.

The Pastels

Slow Summits

(Domino)

There’s a real preciousness to the songs on this, the Scottish indie rock band’s first new studio effort in more than 15 years. Tracks such as the wispy “Secret Music” and the melancholy “After Image” make this the perfect soundtrack for rainy days and somber nights.

This article appears in May 29 – Jun 4, 2013.

Jeff has been covering the Cleveland music scene for more than 25 years now. On a regular basis, he tries to talk to whatever big acts are coming through town. And if you're in a local band that he needs to hear, email him at jniesel@clevescene.com.

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