A new edition of Grateful Dead's Wake of the Flood includes a previously unreleased concert. Plus, reviews of CDs from Benny Goodman, Mac Curtis, Adam Palma, Be, and Ed Sweeney.
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Music Reviews: The Doors’ ‘Live at the Matrix,’ plus Graham Parker, John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers, and Popa Chubby
Live at the Matrix delivers complete early Doors concerts. Plus, Graham Parker and more.
Read More »Music Reviews: Bruce Springsteen’s ‘No Nukes’ Concert, plus Eric Clapton, a Fred Neil Tribute, and More
The Boss proves it all night in a classic concert, which is finally available after more than four decades.
Read More »Music Reviews: Ruth Brown, Laura Nyro, Dori Freeman, James McMurtry, Al Ross & the Planets, Bren Holmes, and Chillingsworth Surfingham
An anthology from R&B queen Ruth Brown, Laura Nyro at age 18, a Dori Freeman gem, and more new releases you ought to hear.
Read More »Music Review: Jarrod Dickenson – ‘Ready the Horses’
Soulful Americana is alive and well on the new release by Jarrod Dickenson.
Read More »Music Review: Gin, Chocolate & Bottle Rockets – ‘Lean’
Gin, Chocolate & Bottle Rockets' debut full-length album features beautifully arranged three-part harmonies and well-conceived, grown-up songs that stick in your mind.
Read More »Music Review: Harsh Armadillo – ‘Bite’ EP Metes Out Smooth Funk
If you’re into smooth, delicious jazz-flavored funk, then 'Bite' is your thing.
Read More »Music Review: Disaster Relief – ‘Disaster Relief’ Delivers Funky Heat
'Disaster Relief' is all-out funk played with fervent passion and oodles of sonic heat.
Read More »Music Review: Chuckie Campbell – ‘Synesthesia,’ featuring Talib Kweli
'Synesthesia' is cool, innovative hip-hop with a cogent message.
Read More »Music Review: Hungry March Band – ‘Running Through with the Sadness’
'Running Through with the Sadness' provides delicious, heady music.
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