Listening Sessions
Robert C. GilbertFor those looking for thoughtful writing on great music.
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Eight New Albums for Later in Spring
Below is my latest go-round this year of new albums that I think you will enjoy (read my previous installments for 2026 here and here).
As usual, there is a mix of genres and most of the albums featured are fairly well under the radar, and...
Adventures in Crate-Digging: The Temptations & Stevie Wonder
Before I share this edition’s essay, I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who liked, shared or was in touch about my recent three-part essay on Laura Nyro. The many kind comments meant more to me than words can say. I was especially...
The Laura Nyro Experience (Part Three)
Hello one last time (for now, at least) from the Laura Nyro universe. Writing about her, surrounding myself with her music and pondering her artistry, legacy and importance has been the most rewarding experience of my creative life in the f...
The Laura Nyro Experience (Part Two)
Hello again from the Laura Nyro vortex in which I happily remain. Below is the second part of my three-part essay on her. Throughout this section, I return often to the idea that a substantial part of the lure of her music is individual mom...
The Laura Nyro Experience (Part One)
Today’s edition of Listening Sessions is the first of three that will be dedicated to a piece of writing into which I have tried to pour every ounce of my ambition and heart. Recently, an article in Rolling Stone asked if anyone remembers L...
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