The Beat Farmers' 1985 debut resurfaces in a deluxe edition and Will Porter's overlooked 2015 gem is reissued. Plus, fine new music from James Holvay and Mary Karlzen, two artists who haven't been heard from in ages.
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Music Reviews & More: Hope Dunbar, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Wild & Blue, the Dinallos, and Allen Ginsberg
New music from three artists, plus a 1976 Lynyrd Skynyrd concert and Allen Ginsberg's first recorded reading of "Howl."
Read More »Music Reviews: Six Little-known Artists You Ought to Hear
Here’s a quick look at half a dozen new EPs and full-length albums from artists you might not have heard of. They all merit a listen, and at least a few of them deserve standing ovations.
Read More »Music Reviews: New Treasures from Bob Dylan’s Vaults, Plus More Notable Releases
A new collection serves up previously unreleased Bob Dylan material from 1970. Plus, New Moon Jelly Roll Freedom Rockers, Vivian Leva & Riley Calcagno, and 3 Pairs of Boots.
Read More »Music Reviews: The Band’s ‘Stage Fright’ Expanded, Plus Sara Petite, Domenic Cicala, and the Red Step
The Band's third album reappears in a 50th anniversary edition that includes a 1971 concert and surround-sound audio.
Read More »Music Reviews: The Complete Tommy James & the Shondells, Plus Lloyd Cole Live
A massive box collects everything from a group whose output included 17 Top 40 hits. Also: Lloyd Cole in concert.
Read More »Music Reviews: Live Sets from Little Steven, Plus Mac Leaphart and Michael Lawson
Steve Van Zandt delivers four CDs' worth of live material, including a Beatles tribute in Liverpool that is also available as a video.
Read More »Music Reviews: A Deluxe Edition of Wilco’s ‘Summerteeth,’ Plus David Huckfelt
A new edition of Wilco's 'Summerteeth' adds a two-hour concert. Plus, David Huckfelt's second solo album continues his interest in Native American causes.
Read More »Music Reviews: Box Sets Celebrate Cat Stevens’s ‘Mona Bone Jakon’ and ‘Tea for the Tillerman’
Vastly expanded editions of the singer's two 1970 LPs include concert material, demos, and more.
Read More »Music Reviews: Revisiting John Prine’s Early Albums, Plus Arrica Rose and These Fine Moments
A box set collects the first seven albums from a folk genius. Plus, noteworthy releases from These Fine Moments and Arrica Rose.
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