Montreal's Li'l Andy delivers the imagined complete recordings of the fictitious Hezekiah Procter. Plus, five more new CDs, including a live set from Jorma Kaukonen.
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Paul Simon's 'Seven Psalms,' his first album since 2018, focuses on mortality. Also, reviews of CDs from Wild Carnation, Eddie Cochran, and more.
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A previously unreleased 1970 concert album from Blood, Sweat & Tears, plus reviews of CDs from Sir Douglas Quintet, Marc Jordan, Esther Rose, Muddy Waters, and Eddie Money.
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The Dark Side of the Moon did for Pink Floyd what Fleetwood Mac’s eponymous 1975 album did for that band: transformed it from a long-time cult favorite into a gigantic worldwide phenomenon. And unlike the Mac, Pink Floyd didn’t have to make any personnel changes to grow its audience. What the group did do with …
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An anthology collects collaborations by Burt Bacharach and Elvis Costello; plus Memphis Slim, New Earth Farmers, and an anthology of early folk music.
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A career-spanning Del Shannon anthology leaves no stone unturned. Plus, reviews of CDs from Iris DeMent, the Church, and Furry Lewis.
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A hits-packed 2012 Rolling Stones concert arrives on CD and Blu-ray, plus Marshall Crenshaw, Savoy Brown, a space-race-themed anthology, and more new releases.
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A CD and Blu-ray capture a 1995 surprise concert by Carly Simon. Plus, an expanded edition of Iggy & the Stooges' Raw Power and more.
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An eclectic anthology collects the songs that made Billboard's Top 100 in one week of August 1957. Plus, Marvin Gaye and Diane Huber.
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After five long years, Canadian indie pop rockers Alvvays returned in 2022 with 'Blue Rev,' the best album of their career. And my fav of the year.
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