Arsenio is a music reviewer for WORLD Magazine and one of its original contributors from 1986.
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Gruff but talented, Alex Chilton didn't worry about popular taste
Walter Jr.
New releases showcase violinist Paganini and guitarist Hendrix
Latest CDs from Lil Wayne and Ke$ha will likely leave a bitter aftertaste
Alma Mater puts Pope Benedict's prayers to music
Two giants of black music history died in January
Connick and Nelson do well with traditional pop favorites
The new year doesn't look to be a new one for music
Renditions of venerable works highlight the year in music
