A book documents the history of an influential 1960s British TV music show. Plus, CDs from Solomon Burke, Sensational Country Blues Wonders, Paul Winter, and Felix Hatfield.
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Music Review: ‘Diana Ross & The Supremes Sing and Perform “Funny Girl”‘ (The Ultimate Edition)
A two-CD reissue of an oft-forgotten Supremes album finds the group taking on the famed musical in soulful style—with never-before-heard vocals.
Read More »Music Reviews: Lou Reed’s ‘New York,’ Plus Gay Marshall and Rick Shea
A vastly expanded edition of Lou Reed's 'New York' includes a powerful concert recording. Plus, an album of Leonard Cohen covers from Gay Marshall and new music from Rick Shea.
Read More »Music Review: Emel Mathlouthi – ‘The Tunis Diaries’
'The Tunis Diaries' from Emel Mathlouthi is a collection of amazing songs by one of today's most exciting performers.
Read More »Music Reviews: A Superlative 1989 Rolling Stones Concert, Plus Rudy De Anda, Darlingside, and Radio Receiver
A 1989 concert recording finds the Rolling Stones in fine form through a set list of classics. Also, Darlingside and newcomers Rudy De Anda and Radio Receiver.
Read More »Music Reviews: Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason, Plus Johnny Iguana and Rich Krueger
Pink Floyd's drummer, working with a new band, explores his old group's early years. Plus, Chicago blues from Johnny Iguana and folk from Rich Krueger
Read More »Music Reviews: The Rolling Stones Reheat ‘Goats Head Soup,’ Plus New Moon Jelly Roll Freedom Rockers and Joey Molland
The Rolling Stones' 'Goats Head Soup,' a chart-topper in 1973, reappears in a deluxe edition that includes an excellent concert recording.
Read More »Music Review: Bessie Jones – ‘Get In Union’
'Get In Union' featuring the amazing voice of Bessie Jones is a 60 track collection of amazing field recordings from the incredible Alan Lomax collection. A real piece of American history.
Read More »Music Reviews: An Anthology of Beatles Covers, Plus R.B. Morris, Rob Williams
An anthology collects Beatles covers by psychedelic and progressive British acts. Plus, R.B. Morris and Rob Williams.
Read More »Music Reviews: A Deluxe Reissue of the Grateful Dead’s ‘Workingman’s Dead’ Plus Bonnie Whitmore, Sugar Ray
The Grateful Dead made a U-turn on their fourth album, which is being celebrated with a 50th anniversary edition. Plus, new releases from Bonnie Whitmore and Sugar Ray.
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