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Icon music review: McCartney III - Paul McCartney

McCartney III is a gem that proves why Sir Paul McCartney is the greatest singer-songwriter of modern times
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, January 10, 2021

Reviewed by Craig Hoffman
McCartney III is the 18th solo album by former Beatle Paul McCartney. The album was released in December 2020. The genius songwriter is the most successful albums act in U.K. recorded music history. 

The artist has 22 number 1 records with The Beatles, Wings, and other solo efforts. McCartney III is on pace to add to that tally. It is expected to reach number one in the U.K. and the top three on the U.S. charts.

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My New Year's resolutions

I hope that we can collectively grow as a community this year. Feel free to share your goals in the comments below
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, January 8, 2021

By Amelia Alexander
Note: The Icon intended to post this on Dec. 31, but our Webfaction host site technical issues put us behind.
2020 has been a chaotic year to say the least.

The majority of us are relieved that it is coming to a close. Obviously, the problems of 2020 are not gone. The pandemic is still here, and the protests during the summer did not cure our country of racism. However, I think that things are looking hopeful. 2020 has been painful, but I think that we are headed in the right direction.

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Icon book review: A life in hozo

The sacred legacy of the Hillermans
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, January 4, 2021

Review by Robert McCool
Hozo is the peace that a balanced life brings. Ever since 1970's Tony Hillerman's “The Blessing Way,” and all along the way through 18 books in his series until 2016's “The Shape Shifter,” hozo is what his main characters strive toward as they seek to solve the mysterious happenings in the sacred home of the Navajo people.

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Icon TV review: The Good Place is more-than-good TV

Icon welcomes Lauren Canday as our newest reviewer
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, January 3, 2021

Reviewed by Lauren Canaday
Meet the author at the bottom of this review -
What do you get when you combine themes of philosophy, morality, socioeconomics, the after-life, the human soul, and... fart jokes? 

You get the television series The Good Place! 

The series has a stunning 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes (with seasons two and four both at 100%), and takes viewers from laughing to crying to laughing again amid plot twists that would usually leave you biting your nails in anticipation of the next season. 

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Ten songs for when we can party again!

Craig Hoffman give us something to think about between Christmas and New Year's
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, December 28, 2020

Reviewed by Craig Hoffman
While life in 2020 has been full of masks, social distancing, and isolation, there will be a time soon when everyone will party again. Here are ten songs to help you plot out your return to real life and the dance club scene.

How are you going to enjoy your return to everyday life in the near future? Let the Icon know in the comment section!

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Seven songs for your pandemic playlist

Icon music reviewer outdoes himself with this column
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, December 17, 2020

Reviewed by Craig Hoffman
“I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired.”- Fannie Lou Hamer 

Aren’t we all in 2020?

Hopefully, you are doing your best to avoid catching or are recovering from the coronavirus. Here’s a list of songs related to life, masks, quarantine and social distancing. They were written long before the events of modern day, but their lyrics offer timely advice in the present. 

Do you agree? Let the Icon know what tunes are on your pandemic playlist while sitting at home.

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