Arsenio is a music reviewer for WORLD Magazine and one of its original contributors from 1986.
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New or recent jazz releases
Cat Stevens and several sidemen lead a curious Rock Hall of Fame class
New or recent albums
Severe joint disease doesn't stop young musician from making beautiful music
New or recent releases
Nick Lowe leads a diverse group of 2013 Christmas albums
Four (more) Christmas releases
Lou Reed mixed a nihilistic anti-aesthetic with sentimental sweetness
Recent classical or semi-classical releases