A new stereo mix of the classic album, along with the original mono version, two discs of outtakes, lossless surround mixes, making-of documentary, and lavish packaging make this reissue indispensable.
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Music Review: Pianist Luca Buratto – ‘Schumann: Davidsbündlertänze, Humoreske & Blumenstück’
Buratto envelops the listener in what feels like the Schumann's authentic presence, bringing out melody, harmony, and inner voices with both raw feeling and fragile-seeming sensitivity.
Read More »Music Review: Matthew Sweet — ‘Tomorrow Forever’
'Tomorrow Forever' refuses to clone previous works, standing tall as a strong statement of performance, power, and presence. This is a true musician proving once again he’s got plenty more to say, and you’d better listen up.
Read More »Music CD/DVD Review: The Who – ‘Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 2004’
Pete Townsend and Roger Daltrey took the stage at the 2004 Isle of Wight Festival to show us what they still had, and a new box set brings us the concert on two CDs and one DVD that show there was plenty of life in the old boys yet.
Read More »Music Review: Joe Mongelli and the Cape Jazz Crew – ‘WashAshore’
Mongelli and the Cape Jazz Crew take cool jazz principles into the second decade of the millennium.
Read More »Music Review: Uriah Heep – ‘Look at Yourself’ [2017 Remastered 2CD Edition]
With just seven songs totaling 40 minutes, prog metal forefathers Uriah Heep created a monster of a record that has lost none of its meaty charm over time. The "alternate look" at the album that comprises the 11-track bonus disc adds a fuller picture of this era of one of early hard rock/metal's most overlooked acts.
Read More »Music Review: 3Divas – ‘3Divas’
3Divas produce a dynamic synergy that is magnetic and perceptibly mature.
Read More »Music Review: Flying Horse Big Band – ‘Big Man on Campus’
The band fuses decades of melodic jazz into a single recording, regaling audiences with their multi-faceted brew.
Read More »Retro Modern: The Cranberries – ‘Something Else’
'Something Else' isn't about reinvention in the purest sense, but reimagination. It shows that The Cranberries are willing (and able) to retrofit their formidable canon, and that's not something every recording act is capable of 25 years into their career.
Read More »Music Review: Bear McCreary – ‘Colossal – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack’
Loads of energy and unique approaches fill this musical score from Bear McCreary, as his unique perspective and approach equal the movie's rareness.
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