Reviews In Brief music

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.

Live at the Matrix delivers complete early Doors concerts. Plus, Graham Parker and more.

The Boss proves it all night in a classic concert, which is finally available after more than four decades.

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.

Soulful Americana is alive and well on the new release by Jarrod Dickenson.

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.

If you’re into smooth, delicious jazz-flavored funk, then 'Bite' is your thing.

'Disaster Relief' is all-out funk played with fervent passion and oodles of sonic heat.

'Synesthesia' is cool, innovative hip-hop with a cogent message.

'Running Through with the Sadness' provides delicious, heady music.