New CDs offer a treasure trove from the influential family, noteworthy jazz-rock from Frank Zappa, and pre-fame material from Janis Joplin and Jorma Kaukonen.
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A hits-filled Billy Joel concert surfaces on CD and Blu-ray, plus reviews of a deluxe reissue of John Mellencamp's "Scarecrow" and more new releases.
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A new anthology surveys music by Black artists in the UK in the 1960s. Also: reviews of new albums by Elliott Murphy and John Fullbright.
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A big box set marks the 50th anniversary of the Kinks' "Muswell Hillbillies" and "Everybody's in Show-biz – Everybody's a Star"
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An anthology showcases the Everly Brothers' rockabilly roots. Plus five more noteworthy new releases.
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A 10-CD box delivers all the Swedish pop group's hit-packed albums, including 2021's 'Voyage,' plus a disc of non-LP tracks.
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Mary Gauthier arrives at a hopeful place, plus an anniversary edition of a classic John Coltrane CD and more new releases.
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A live set from Willy DeVille embraces punk, doo-wop, Cajun, and Latin music.
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A musical response to racism, an overlooked jazz singer, a blues guitar set, and an emotional folk-rock journey.
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Power pop from a former member of the Raspberries plus two country-flavored duos and a blues guitar prodigy.
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