These 1983-84 concerts feature a mix of uptempo originals, dark ballads and slow rockers, and traditional folk numbers. Taken together, they showcase Thompson's brilliant songwriting and aggressive, sometimes psychedelic guitar wizardry.
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Music DVD Review: Black Sabbath – ‘The End’
Other than The Beatles, Black Sabbath is perhaps the most influential band in rock history. February 4, 2017 is forever marked as the final date of their last ever tour. It was a one of a kind celebration of their enduring legacy. And the Angelic Sessions is a bonus treat.
Read More »Music Blu-ray Review: The Who – ‘Tommy – Live at the Royal Albert Hall’
The Who, 2017 incarnation, rocks the Royal Albert Hall with a complete reading of their landmark rock opera 'Tommy' and select gems from throughout their career.
Read More »Music Blu-ray Review: The Rolling Stones – ‘From the Vault: Sticky Fingers Live at the Fonda Theatre 2015’
Another treat for Stones fans from "the vault," this one offers up 'Sticky Fingers' in its entirety (albeit with a shuffled tracklisting!).
Read More »DVD Review: ‘Gospel According to Al Green’ by Robert Mugge
For insight you'll get nowhere else into one of the most interesting artists of his era, pick up this re-release of Mugge's 1984 profile of the born-again singer.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Olé Olé Olé!: A Trip Across Latin America’ with The Rolling Stones
'Olé Olé Olé!: A Trip Across Latin America' is the most gorgeous tour documentary I've ever come across. It's a religious experience for Rolling Stones fans and a testament to what they mean to people all over the world.
Read More »Music CD/DVD Review: The Who – ‘Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 2004’
Pete Townsend and Roger Daltrey took the stage at the 2004 Isle of Wight Festival to show us what they still had, and a new box set brings us the concert on two CDs and one DVD that show there was plenty of life in the old boys yet.
Read More »Music Blu-ray Review: Heart – ‘Live at the Royal Albert Hall with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’
This was a perfect match of group, orchestra, and venue, a magic night superbly captured.
Read More »DVD Review: Robert Mugge – ‘The Last of the Mississippi Jukes’ [Special Edition]
This film is a tale of love and a struggle against the odds, filled with amazing music.
Read More »Music Review: Iggy Pop – ‘Post Pop Depression: Live at the Royal Albert Hall’ [Blu-ray/2-CD Set]
If you've never seen Iggy Pop in concert, 'Post Pop Depression: Live at the Royal Albert Hall' is the next best thing.
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