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: 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: Various Artists – ‘Max’s Kansas City: 1976 & Beyond’ (Feat. New York Dolls, Iggy Pop, Cherry Vanilla, Sid Vicious, & More)
Over 40 years after its initial release, 'Max's Kansas City 1976' has been greatly expanded (from 10 to 40 tracks) and is an indispensable source of music history of a club that spawned the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Velvet Underground, New York Dolls, and along with CBGB's, the NYC punk movement itself.
Read More »Music Review: Paul McCartney – ‘Flowers in the Dirt’ [Deluxe Archive Collection]
Absolutely essential for Paul McCartney fans, this super-deluxe 'Flowers in the Dirt' reissue is the best yet in the Archive Collection series.
Read More »Music Review: The Damned – ‘Damned, Damned, Damned: 40th Anniversary Edition’
If you are a fan of punk rock, then you more than likely have a copy of this album somewhere, so this might not be an essential purchase, you’d think. I think that the clarity on this album and the immediacy of the music despite the four decades since its recording makes it essential.
Read More »Music Review: Rush – ‘2112’ (40th Anniversary)
For those who wore out their versions on record, cassette, or even 8-track, the 40th Anniversary edition makes for a great replacement.
Read More »Music Review: Judas Priest – ‘Turbo’ [Remastered 30th Anniversary Edition]
'Turbo' has its flaws but it should still be appreciated as the distinct, experimental nugget full of party rockers that it is. The real gem of this three-CD edition, however, is the 20-track live show from May 22, 1986 that makes up the latter two discs.
Read More »Music Review: Chicago – ‘Chicago II (Steven Wilson Remix)’
This new mix of a classic Chicago album provides clearer sound and brings out subtle nuances.
Read More »Music Review: Led Zeppelin – ‘The Complete BBC Sessions’
Here is a band in full control of their talent and musicianship that had four studio albums that time would ultimately call one of the most amazing beginnings of any band ever, comparable only to the thunderous Black Sabbath’s first four albums.
Read More »Music Review: Fela Kuti – ‘Box Set 3’ (Curated by Brian Eno)
After countless listens, I feel as if I both know Fela Kuti more than I ever knew any other African artist before, and also how little I appreciated the struggles and injustices that take place across the world in other people’s hometowns or communities. It takes a strong light to shine down on some of the darkest days in the shadow. Thank god Fela Kuti burned as bright as he did for our awareness.
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