Listen in as an obscure folksinger transforms herself into an internationally beloved artist. Plus, two books about a Beatle's solo years.
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Music Reviews: Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Letter to You,’ Plus Jimmie Vaughan’s ‘The Pleasure’s All Mine’
Springsteen looks backward on his uneven but frequently enthralling 20th studio album. Plus, a fine blues reissue from Jimmie Vaughan.
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A new box offers a comprehensive look at Fleetwood Mac's middle years. Plus, a tip of the hat to the so-called Father of Country Music.
Read More »Music Reviews: 50th Anniversary Releases Celebrate Grateful Dead’s ‘American Beauty,’ Plus Duke Robillard and Jesse Colin Young
The Grateful Dead's 'American Beauty' reappears with a bonus concert and a companion release offers outtakes and demos. Plus, Jesse Colin Young and Duke Robillard.
Read More »Music Reviews: Jerry Jeff Walker, Jimi Hendrix, and Kevin Rowland
An anthology shows Jerry Jeff Walker had more to offer than "Mr. Bojangles." Plus, a 1970 Jimi Hendrix concert and unjustly overlooked covers from British singer Kevin Rowland.
Read More »Music Reviews: Cameo-Parkway Reissues, Plus Steve Forbert, Jimmy LaFave
Three reissues feature AM radio hits and obscurities from the late '50s and early '60s. Plus, Steve Forbert revisits one of his best albums and a reissue from the late, great Jimmy LaFave.
Read More »Music Reviews: A Deluxe Edition of the Doors’ ‘Morrison Hotel’ Plus Suzzy Roche & Lucy Wainwright Roche, Beth Lee, Sweet Lizzy Project
A 50th anniversary edition of the Doors' 'Morrison Hotel' includes a remaster of the original album and rough but interesting works in progress. Plus, releases from Suzzy Roche and Lucy Wainwright Roche, Beth Lee, and Sweet Lizzy Project.
Read More »Music Reviews: A Deluxe Edition of U2’s ‘All That You Can’t Leave Behind’ Plus Elliott Murphy and a Ska Anthology
A deluxe edition of one of U2's best albums features an excellent concert recording. Plus, poetry from Elliott Murphy and a multi-artist ska collection.
Read More »Music Reviews: ‘The Harry Smith B-Sides’ and a Bee Gees Live Collection, Plus Johnny Nicholas and Flamin’ Groovies
An anthology of early American folk, country, blues, and gospel answers an obvious question that no one previously asked. Plus, Bee Gees, Johnny Nicholas, and the Flamin' Groovies.
Read More »Music Reviews: Lou Reed’s ‘New York,’ Plus Gay Marshall and Rick Shea
A vastly expanded edition of Lou Reed's 'New York' includes a powerful concert recording. Plus, an album of Leonard Cohen covers from Gay Marshall and new music from Rick Shea.
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