A better-sounding version of Dexys Midnight Runners' sophomore smash, plus a deluxe edition of Jethro Tull's Thick as a Brick and a tribute to Eric Andersen.
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Music Reviews: Lucinda Williams and John Sebastian, Plus Marshall Crenshaw, Wild Rivers, Michael Veitch, and Kate MacLeod
Lucinda Williams covers Rolling Stones and Christmas songs, and John Sebastian revisits the Spoonful songbook. Plus four more new releases.
Read More »Music Reviews: Pink Floyd – ‘The Later Years,’ Plus Seamus Egan, Big Mike & the R&B Kings
A massive box set explores Pink Floyd’s post-1985 work. Plus, CDs from Seamus Egan and Big Mike.
Read More »Music Review: Brendan McMahon – ‘About Joe’ EP Is Tasty Rock Pop
'About Joe' delivers tasty rock pop flavors, as well as Brendan McMahon’s smooth, powerful voice.
Read More »Music Review: Wytold – ‘Fireflies, Fairies, and Squids’
Capturing the imagination is a prominent factor of Wytold's music. His recording has gorgeous soundscapes.
Read More »Music Review: Dropkick Murphys – ’11 Short Stories of Pain & Glory’
Every song is about something. Maybe not always real people or events, but stuffed to capacity with visceral language and imagery on top of Dropkick Murphys' trademark skull-rattling volume and unison shouts.
Read More »Music Review: Van Morrison – ‘His Band and the Street Choir’
A timely look back at one of Van Morrison's best albums.
Read More »Music DVD Review: Celtic Thunder – ‘Legacy Volume 1’
This is an eclectic mix of spectacular music featuring Celtic songs performed by real Celts.
Read More »Flurry of New Christmas/Holiday Albums Heralds the Season
From Idina Menzel to Earth, Wind & Fire, the season is busting out all over with new Christmas albums for your holiday-party playlist.
Read More »Music Review: Grace Griffith – ‘Passing Through’
'Passing Through' is a thoroughly engaging album of Celtic music.
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