He’s 95 but we can still get a kick out of Tony Bennett with Lady Gaga
★★★½
Lady Gaga

He’s 95 but we can still get a kick out of Tony Bennett with Lady Gaga

This week,reviewers Barry Divola,John Shand and Cat Woods turned their attention to new music from Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga,Pond and Ministry. Here are their critiques.

  • byBarry Divola,John Shand andCat Woods

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