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of covers and originals reflect- ing a range of influences by The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, James Brown and even Motown. It also demonstrates a maturity in song craft with tunes such as the title track - an insightful so- cial commentary with fine fret work punctuating key points. A rap toward the end gives the song an extra modern edge. This 11-track CD is solid from start to finish with many high points including the engaging open- ing number “Show Me” featur- ing Steve Cropper, the sassy and smart “Long Story Short” with horns adding to the funky blues vibe of the tune followed by the soulful “Give Me Your Love” with Angie Stone. The witty, table turning “Wham Bam Thank You Sam” is another winner. Times Have Changed has it all - sizzling guitars, solid rhythms, soul and plenty of style. KXM - the supergroup com- prised of dUg Pinnick (King’s X), George Lynch (Lynch Mob/Dok- ken) and Ray Luzier (Korn) have Watch lyric video for “Times Have Changed” by Ronnie Baker Broooks NJ STAGE 2017 - Vol. 4 No. 4 INDEX NEXT ARTICLE 47