Tuesday , June 9 2026

Non-Fiction

Book & Music Reviews: ‘Tonight in Jungleland: The Making of Born to Run,’ plus Reggae from the Mighty Rootsmen and the Kingston Lions

Tonight in Jungleland: The Making of Born to Run

At one point Springsteen’s finances were so depleted that he couldn’t afford to hire the musicians he needed for the album...

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Book & Music Reviews: ‘Decade of Dissent: How 1960s Bob Dylan Changed the World,’ plus the Bongos & Robert Forster

Decade of Dissent

Can there really be anything more to say about Bob Dylan and his music? As it turns out, the answer is a qualified yes. Just don’t hold your breath awaiting major revelations.

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Music and Book Reviews: Continental Drifters, plus Phil Alvin, John Surge, and Bento Box Trio

Continental-Drifters-White-Noise-Lightning

The Continental Drifters garner the spotlight, thanks to an anthology, a tribute album, and a bio. Plus, reviews of CDs from Phil Alvin, John Surge, and Bento Box Trio.

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