by bill biss
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EXPECTATIONS Bebe Rexha If Gwen Stefani had a younger sister who was just as talented as a singer/songwriter… her name would be Bebe Rexha. With her debut albumExpectations and her mega-hit “Meant To Be” Bebe excels beyond expectations as a bright new artist. There is a horn of plenty of musical genres presented; from rap, pop to hip-hop and country. She can also bring forth a power ballad found in the song “Don’t Get Any Closer.” Musically, you simply can’t fence her in and that’s pretty amazing. Available now.
LIGHTSLEEPER Neil & Liam Finn There is a dreamy, beautifully done and smart vibe to be found onLightsleeper. The father and son duo release their first official collaboration and it is a pleasure to hear. Neil Finn is remembered from the bands Split Enz and Crowded House. Together, he and his son create musical magic and at times… the voice of Neil Finn is reminiscent of Harry Nilsson. Take a listen to the opus “Where’s My Room” and revel in the jam of a funky and powerful groove. Available August 24.
IF MY FRIENDS COULD SEE ME NOW Linda Clifford It’s time to boogie down to the classic disco beats and powerhouse vocals of Linda Clifford. Dubbed the “First Lady of Disco” Clifford was queen of Studio 54 entertaining there between 1977 and the end of that decade. For the first time, her newly remastered albums are being released on CD. If My Friends Could See Me Nowis disco heaven while her R&B grooves keep it real. There is such a joy in hearing her sing keeping the energy going and delighting in the beats. Available August 24.
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GAY HOLLYWOOD DAD The responsibilities of raising a child are endless. In the case of Asian filmmaker Quentin Lee who has created his first documentaryGay Hollywood Dad, the experience is loving, hectic, stressful and fun. Just as bringing a new life into the world should be. Lee is a single father who films the first six-months of his newborn while juggling his career… all while living under the “Hollywood” sign. Family and friends all interact in situations both comical and touching with this new “baby on board.” Available August 3.
BROTHERLY LOVE With both a match of a Del Shores-attitude mixed with both the ideals of deciding what is right and wrong, Anthony J. Caruso has written, starred in and directed Brotherly Love. Though the path to righteousness is still achieved if your heart and spirit believe, the lead character just can’t help himself when it comes to the desires of the flesh. Escapades of both a spiritual nature and a sexual one come to grips in this comedy of morals and discovering your true self. Amen. Available August 7.
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THE BEAT SCENE: PHOTOGRAPHS BY BURT GLINN Burt Glinn, Jack Kerouac, Tony Nourmand and Michael Shulman An exciting photography book is on the scene; the “Beat” scene that is. Newly discovered images by iconic Magnum lens man Burt Glinn have surfaced showcas- ing the New York and San Francisco scene from 1957 through 1960. Providing a time capsule of writers, artists and musicians, this is an amazing collection. Most remarkable as well… over 70 photographs are in color. Also in print for the first time is an essay by Jack
Kerouac.The Beat Generation is back in this photo- graphic documentary of images. Available now.
THE KIDS: THE CHILDREN OF LGBTQ PARENTS IN THE USA Gabriela Herman What an extraordinary concept for a photography book. “The kids are all right” is right. Gabriela Herman captures 75 portraits of the children and adults now in 2018 being raised by two moms, two dads or by one parent who is LGBTQ. Each picture tells a story as the participants share their individual story about being raised and loved while accepting and sometimes not… the difference of having a parent whose sexuality came into view. It’s a cornucopia of viewpoints and at times, quite complicated indeed.Available now.
A HARD RAIN: AMERICA IN THE 1960S, OUR DECADE OF HOPE, POSSIBILITY AND INNOCENCE LOST
Frye Gaillard Noted author Frye Gaillard presents his personal account and remembrance of what his perceptions are of living through the 1960s. A decade of change, remark- able achievements in civil and women’s rights and also a time period of great tragedy. From politics to these years of popular culture in music, art and writing, Gaillard has chronicled the years to acknowledge the people who shaped this generation. They say if you remember the 1960s… you weren’t there. Gaillard was and he knows firsthand inA Hard Rain.Available August 1.
NO DRESS CODE REQUIRED This is the “feel good” DVD of the summer. If that sounds trite, it’s not… in the long-lasting fight for the right to get married. Two gay Mexican men, Victor and Fernandez (partners for almost a decade) are living in Mexicali and take on the authorities to be married in their state and the legal battles that would ensue. Both men share their true story in a remarkably told, at times surreal and even humorous documentary created by Cristina Herrera Borquez. Both men capture the heart. Available August 28.
AUGUST 2018 | RAGE monthly 17
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