I had always thought that Elvis's ‘70s music was past its sell date. This new three-CD set has completely changed that perception.
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Music Review: Elvis Presley – ‘Elvis at Stax’ [Deluxe Edition/3-CD Box Set]
This Elvis reissue is not the place to introduce yourself to his music. It's for the collector who wants to dig a little deeper into his legacy.
Read More »Music Review: Albert King – Born Under A Bad Sign [Remastered & Expanded]
Being born under a bad sign was a good thing for Albert King and the blues.
Read More »Music Review: Otis Redding – Lonely and Blue: The Deepest Soul of Otis Redding
This 12-song collection highlights the powerful soul music of Otis Redding.
Read More »Music Review: Otis Redding – Lonely & Blue
The Otis Redding album that never was.
Read More »Music Review: Albert King – I’ll Play the Blues for You [Remastered & Expanded]
A satisfying Stax reissue with lots of great guitar playing and four worthwhile bonus cuts.
Read More »Music Review: Rufus Thomas – Do The Funky Chicken
A non-stop party with Rufus Thomas.
Read More »Music Review: Shirley Brown – Woman To Woman [Stax Remasters]
Shirley Brown lays down the law on this classic mid-seventies soul album, reissued now with previously unreleased gems.
Read More »Music Review: Booker T. & the M.G.’s – McLemore Avenue
A mediocre soul tribute to The Beatles' Abbey Road.
Read More »Music Review: Johnnie Taylor – Taylored In Silk [Remastered]
A so-so soul album augmented by several excellent bonus tracks.
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