Arsenio is a music reviewer for WORLD Magazine and one of its original contributors from 1986.
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Sandra McCracken’s latest album steadies in turbulent times
Billy Joe Shaver led a hard life but penned music full of truth
New and noteworthy releases
Noteworthy new or recent releases
Two new albums pose the wrong questions
Noteworthy new or recent releases
Two previously unreleased live albums punctuate a fun jazz moment
Noteworthy new or recent releases
Newly released recordings of Pierre Henry’s homage to Beethoven are bold—and delightful