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crisp and searing licks. Special guests include Peter Frampton and Brian May. “A Stern Warning” is a vibrant and explosive acoustic tribute to his shock jock pal, “The King of All Media”, Howard Stern. There’s much more from this legendary rocker for you to check out on Soundcheck. The last time Steve Forbert worked with producer John Simon the year was 1979 and his song “Romeo’s Tune” was a breakout hit for the folk singer from Mississippi. Now, on his 16th studio album Forbert and Simon have teamed up once again on Compromised, a collection of uncompromising and aggressive roots rock that finds the singer in good voice. The opener “Compromise” sets the jangly pace for the album’s 11 tracks with four bonus songs and alternative takes. “A Big Comeuppance” rollicks and rolls with strong undergirding provided Watch “A Big Comeuppance” by Steve Forbert NewJerseyStage.com 2016 - ISSUE 1 Table of Contents 59