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Day (Frontiers). The record reflects the past in a modern context of funk, rock and soul. Their music is still infectious and inspiring now spiked with edgier, insightful lyrics. Dan Reed says, “It’s been 25 years since our last studio album The Heat was released, and to be honest, I never envisioned making another DRN album despite countless people throughout the world encouraging us to do so.” For many fans Fight Another Day has been a long time coming but faith has been rewarded with a cohesive collection of catchy songs with a tip of the hat to the tuneful 80’s complete with sassy guitar solos, hooks and keys. Violinist Jerry Goodman of the Mahavishnu Orchestra has released Violin Fantasy a creative collection of new and rare recordings. Highlights of this 12-track CD included two never before heard compositions - the magical “In The Realm Of The Netherworld” and the visionary “Violin Fantasy.” This diverse Watch a video for “Divided” by Dan Reed Network NJ STAGE 2016 - ISSUE 9 INDEX NEXT ARTICLE 44